Top 10 Online Master’s in Education Degree Programs

To advance in your teaching career, you will need to continue your own education by getting a Master’s degree. Studying online makes good sense, since you can take classes at a time that fits your busy schedule without having to go to a physical classroom. The schools that made the grade to be included on this list of the top Master’s in Education programs offer a rigorous curriculum that you can access from anywhere you can get an Internet connection.

#1 University of New England

Executive Summary

The University of New England is a private, not-for-profit institution. It is regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The school has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one the best universities in the Northeast.

Tuition

Tuition is $480.00 per credit hour.

Unique Features

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of teaching experience to be considered. They must also be currently employed as teachers or have access to a classroom.

Concentrations

Career & Tech Ed.
Curriculum & Instructional Strategies
Educational Leadership
Inclusion Education
Literacy Education

#2 Benedictine University

Executive Summary

Benedictine University has been offering degree programs for over 125 years. The school is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Tuition

Students pay $830.00 per semester credit hour.

Unique Features

Students enrolled in the online Masters in Education program complete a 100 hour internship as one of the requirements to graduate.

#3 Nova Southeastern University

Executive Summary

Nova Southeastern University has been listed on Princeton Review’s list of the Best Distance Learning Graduate Schools in the U.S. It is accredited by The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Tuition

Tuition is set at $730.00 per credit hour.

Unique Features

The Fischler School of Education is one of the largest in the U.S.. It is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

Concentrations

Athletic Administration
Charter School Education Leadership
Cognitive and Behavioral Disabilities
Computer Science Education
Curriculum Instruction and Technology
Early Literacy Education
Elementary Education
English Education
Exceptional Student Education
Exceptional Student (Reading)
Gifted Education
Interdisciplinary Arts
Management and Administration of Educational Programs
Mathematics Education
Multicultural Early Intervention
Pre kindergarten and Primary Education
Preschool Education
Reading & English to Speakers of Other Languages
Reading Education
Science Education
Secondary Social Studies Education
Social Studies Education
Spanish Language Education
Teaching and Learning
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Urban Education

#4 University of Cincinnati

Executive Summary

The University of Cincinnati is a not-for-profit, public university. It is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Tuition

In-state students pay $710.00 per credit hour and out-of-state learners are charged $1,285.00 per credit hour.

Unique Features

Students can graduate in as little as two years. Three start dates are offered each year.

Concentrations

Educational Leadership
Literacy & Second Language Studies
Medical Education for Health Care Professional
School Psychology
Special Education (for students with Ohio teaching license)

#5 University of Southern California

Executive Summary

The USC Rossier School of Education has been offering degree programs for over a century. It is one of the best graduate schools in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Tuition

Tuition is $1,557.40 per credit hour.

Unique Features

Courses are taught by the same faculty who teach the on-campus program. The online Masters in Teaching program includes live, interactive class sessions. Students can interact with their professors during live office hours sessions.

Concentrations

Multiple Subject Teaching (Elementary)
Secondary English
Secondary Mathematics
Secondary Science
Secondary Social Science

#6 Post University

Executive Summary

Post University was founded in 1890. This private, for-profit school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Tuition

Students pay $550.00 per credit hour.

Unique Features

Students can transfer up to nine credits from another accredited institution toward their Master of Education online degree. The average completion time is 15 months.

Concentrations

Higher Education Administration
Instructional Design & Technology
Online Teaching
Teaching & Learning

#7 Spring Arbor University

Executive Summary

Spring Arbor University is a private, Christian school that has been offering degree programs for 135 years. It is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.

Tuition

Students pay $445.00 per credit hour. It is one of the most affordable programs available online.

Unique Features

Applicants to the Master of Arts in Teaching online program must have obtained a minimum GPA of 3.0 in their last two years of their Bachelor’s degree and a GPA of 3.0 or higher in undergraduate education courses to be considered.

#8 Northcentral University

Executive Summary

Northcentral University is a private, for-profit institution. It is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.

Tuition

Graduate students pay $688.00 per credit hour.

Unique Features

This University offers a one-on-one learning experience for each student. New terms begin every Monday.

#9 Walden University

Executive Summary

Walden University is a private, for-profit institution. It is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.

Tuition

Tuition costs $485.00 per credit hour.

Unique Features

Students enrolled in the online MS in Education degree program have the flexibility to take classes anywhere. This school offers a MobileLearn app which allows them to download content to an MP3 player or a smartphone.

Concentrations

Adolescent Literacy and Technology (Grades 6-12)
Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment (Grades K-12)
Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Preparation)
Elementary Reading and Literacy (Grades preK-6)
Elementary Reading and Mathematics (Grades K-6)
Integrating Technology in the Classroom (Grades K-12)
Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (Grades 6-12)
Mathematics (Grades K-6)
Mathematics (Grades 5-8)
Mathematics and Science (Grades K-8)
Professional Development Grades preK-12)
Reading and Literacy with a Reading K-12 Endorsement
Science (Grades K-8)
Special Education (Non-Licensure) (Grades K-12)
Teacher Leadership (Grades K-12)
Teaching English Language Learners (Grades K-12)

#10 Drexel University

Executive Summary

Drexel University was founded in 1891. It is a highly respected private university that is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Tuition

Tuition is $784.00 per credit hour.

Unique Features

Students enrolled in the online MS in Education program must complete a capstone project as one of the requirements to graduate.

Concentrations

Education Improvement and Transformation
Educational Administration & Leadership
Global and International Education
Higher Education
Human Resource Development
Learning Technologies
Mathematics Learning and Teaching
Special Education
Teaching, Learning and Curriculum: Advanced Teaching Track
Teaching, Learning and Curriculum: Teacher Certification Track – Grades PreK-4 Education
Teaching, Learning and Curriculum: Teacher Certification Track – Secondary Education