Masters in Education Programs

(found programs from 1133 schools)

Welcome to the most complete list on the web of schools offering Masters Degree programs in Education and Education-related subjects. As you can tell, there are quite a lot of programs, from quite a lot of schools.

Since nobody wants to scroll through that many schools on one page, we decided to break them up by state - scroll down to see links to the listings of Masters programs in each state. We have also listed a number of popular schools offering online Masters in Education programs.

If you’re looking to become a teacher, you should also check out our directory of Alternative Certification Programs. Some of these programs grant Masters degrees, and some just grant certificates, but they’re all tailored exclusively for people who already have Bachelors degrees and want to enter the teaching profession. The listings below and in the States pages include many Masters in Education programs that are open to non-teachers, but a number of these are "non-classroom" type programs that are more oriented towards academic research. The Alternative Certification Page is a better place to start if you want to become a teacher.




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In the videos below, EducationDegree.com speaks with Dr. Ken Hartman of Drexel University Online and Dean Rafaella Borasi of the University of Rochester's Warner School of Education.

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What Else do I Need to Know About Masters in Education Programs?

As you may have read elsewhere on this site, there can be lots of differences between individual states as far as teacher licensing requirements, reciprocity with other states, and so forth. One thing you should absolutely do is check out the Department of Education website for the state you want to teach in (the States links in the sidebar to the left will take you to pages that have links to the Departments of Education for each state).

Online Master's Degree in Education Programs

Sorting through the countless online master's degree in education programs that have popped up in the last decade or so can be overwhelming. How can you tell which programs are the best?

First, you'll need to decide whether an online program is right for you. The chief benefit of pursuing an all-online degree is convenience. If you're already teaching full-time and have family or other obligations filling up your nights, then the freedom to work at your own pace may be attractive to you. One drawback to an online degree is a lack of face-time with instructors. Think back to your time in high school and college. If you learned more from being in class than you did from reading textbooks on your own, then you may want to consider a traditional, on-campus degree program instead.

Next, you'll want to consider why you're pursuing your master's. If your primary goal is to get the salary bump that typically accompanies an advanced degree, then you may end up basing your decision largely on cost. But if you want your degree to provide new career opportunities and professional development, you'll want to look closely at the academic reputation of each program.

You may want to ask your school district which programs other teachers have had good experiences with. Search for reviews online, too. If large numbers of former students from a particular online teaching program say they didn't feel supported or didn't learn much, you'll probably want to look at a different school.

There are online master's degrees in teaching available in practically every conceivable concentration, from school leadership to special education. Structures and timelines vary, but online master's programs in education typically take between 18 and 24 months to complete and require around 30 credit hours of coursework in addition to a final research project or portfolio.

As a rule, it’s a good idea to contact multiple schools that offer the program you’re considering, so you can compare the programs in terms of cost, time commitment, and other factors. You might be surprised at how much variation there can be between different schools. Good luck!

Featured Online M.Ed. Programs

Arkansas State University

Accreditation:
NCATE accredited
Matching Program(s):
(for current teachers only)
MSE in Curriculum and InstructionMSE in Educational LeadershipMSE in Educational Theory & PracticeMSE in Gifted, Talented, and CreativeMSE in Special Education 4-12MSE in Special Education P-4

Capella University

Accreditation:
NCATE accredited
Matching Program(s):
(for aspiring teachers and current teachers)

MS - Child and Adolescent Development
MS - Curriculum and Instruction
MS - Early Childhood Education
MS - Educational Psychology
MS - Evaluation Research and Measurement
MS - Instructional Design for Online Learning
MS - K-12 Studies in Education
MS - Leadership in Educational Administration
MS - Postsecondary and Adult Education
MS - Reading and Literacy
MS - School Counseling
MS - School Psychology
MS - Sport Psychology
MS - Training and Performance Improvement

Concordia University

Matching Program(s):
(for aspiring teachers and current teachers)
M.Ed. in Career and Technical Education (CTE)M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Adolescent LiteracyM.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Career and Technical Education (CTE)M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: ECEM.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: eLearning/Technology EducationM.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: English Language DevelopmentM.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Environmental EducationM.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: ESOL (K-Adult)M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: MathematicsM.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Methods & CurriculumM.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: ReadingM.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: ScienceM.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Teacher LeadershipM.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: The Inclusive Classroom (SPED)M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction: Equity, Ethics and JusticeM.Ed. in Educational Leadership

Drexel University

Matching Program(s):
(for aspiring teachers and current teachers)

MS - Special Education
MS in Educational Administration: Collaborative Leadership
MS in Global & International Education
MS in Higher Education
MS in Learning Technologies
MS in Library & Information Science
MS in Library and Information Science - Competitive Intelligence & Knowledge Management
MS in Library and Information Science - Digital Libraries
MS in Library and Information Science - Library & Information Services
MS in Library and Information Science - School Library Media
MS in Library and Information Science - Youth Services
MS in Mathematics Learning and Teaching

Grand Canyon University

Matching Program(s):
(for aspiring teachers and current teachers)
M.A. in Teaching - Professional Learning Communities (Does not lead to initial teacher licensure)M.A. in Teaching - Teacher Leadership (Does not lead to initial teacher licensure)M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction: Reading - Elementary Education (Does not lead to initial teacher licensure)M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction: Reading - Secondary Education (Does not lead to initial teacher licensure)M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction: Technology (Does not lead to initial teacher licensure)M.Ed. in Early Childhood (IR)M.Ed. in Early Childhood (Non-IR)M.Ed. in Educational Administration (Leads to initial teacher licensure)M.Ed. in Educational Administration: Organizational LeadershipM.Ed. in Elementary Education (Does not lead to initial teacher licensure)M.Ed. in Elementary Education (Leads to initial teacher licensure)M.Ed. in Secondary Education (Does not lead to initial teacher licensure)M.Ed. in Secondary Education (Leads to initial teacher licensure)M.Ed. in Special Education: Certified Special Educators (Does not lead to initial teacher licensure)M.Ed. in Special Education: Cross-Categorical (Does not lead to initial teacher licensure)M.Ed. in Special Education: Cross-Categorical (Leads to initial teacher licensure)M.Ed. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Does not lead to initial teacher licensure)

Kaplan University

Matching Program(s):
(for aspiring teachers and current teachers)
MA in Teaching (for Aspiring Teachers Grades 5-12)MS in Education (for Existing Teachers Grades K-12)MS in Educational PsychologyMS in Higher Education - Educational Assessment and EvaluationMS in Higher Education - Environmental PolicyMS in Higher Education - Online College TeachingMS in Higher Education/College Administration and LeadershipMS in Higher Education/College Teaching and LearningMS in Higher Education/Student AffairsMSE in Instructional Technology - Adult Learning/Higher EdMSE in Instructional Technology - Adult Learning/OrganizationsMSE in Instructional Technology (K-12)

Keiser University eCampus

Matching Program(s):
Master of Science in EducationMaster of Science in Education - College AdministrationMaster of Science in Education - LeadershipMaster of Science in Education - Teaching and Learning

Lamar University

Accreditation:
NCATE accredited
Matching Program(s):
(for current teachers only)
M.Ed in School CounselingM.Ed. in Educational AdministrationM.Ed. in Educational Technology LeadershipM.Ed. in Teacher LeadershipM.Ed. Teacher Leadership specialization in ESL

Liberty University

Accreditation:
NCATE accredited
Matching Program(s):
(for aspiring teachers and current teachers)
M.A. - Teaching - Secondary EducationM.Ed. - School CounselingM.Ed. Administration and SupervisionM.Ed. Program Specialist - MathM.Ed. Program Specialist - ReadingM.Ed. Teaching and Learning - Special EducationMA - Teaching - Elementary EdMaster of Religious Education

Northcentral University

Matching Program(s):
Master of Education - Accelerated Educational LeadershipMaster of Education - Accelerated Leadership in Higher EducationMaster of Education - Adult Learning and Workforce EducationMaster of Education - Curriculum and TeachingMaster of Education - E-LearningMaster of Education - Early Childhood EducationMaster of Education - Educational LeadershipMaster of Education - General EducationMaster of Education - Global Training and DevelopmentMaster of Education - Instructional LeadershipMaster of Education - International EducationMaster of Education - Organizational LeadershipMaster of Education - Special EducationMaster of Education - Sports ManagementMaster of Education – Athletic CoachingMaster of Education – English Second LanguageMaster of Education – Leadership in Higher Education

Nova Southeastern University

Matching Program(s):
(for aspiring teachers and current teachers)

Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning (M.A.T.L.) - Curriculum and Instruction
Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning (M.A.T.L.) - Elementary Math
Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning (M.A.T.L.) - Elementary Reading
Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning (M.A.T.L.) - K-12 Technology Integration
Master of Science in Information Technology in Education

Ottawa University

Accreditation:
NCATE accredited
Matching Program(s):
Master of Arts in Education - Curriculum and DesignMaster of Arts in Education - Education InterventionMaster of Arts in Education - Education LeadershipMaster of Arts in Education - Education Technology

Stephen F. Austin State University

Matching Program(s):
(for aspiring teachers only)
Master of Education in Early Childhood

Texas A&M University Commerce

Matching Program(s):
(for current teachers only)
Online Master of Education in Educational Administration

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Matching Program(s):
Master of Science in Elementary EducationMaster of Science in Instructional Design and Educational Technology

The University of Texas at Arlington

Accreditation:
NCATE accredited
Matching Program(s):
(for aspiring teachers and current teachers)
M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction with Literacy StudiesM.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with Mathematics EducationM.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with Science EducationM.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

University of Cincinnati

Accreditation:
NCATE accredited
Matching Program(s):

MEd - Curriculum & Instruction

University of Phoenix

Matching Program(s):
(for aspiring teachers and current teachers)
Master of Arts in Education / Administration and SupervisionMaster of Arts in Education / Adult Education and TrainingMaster of Arts in Education / Curriculum and Instruction - ReadingMaster of Arts in Education / Early Childhood EducationMaster of Arts in Education / Special EducationMaster of Arts in Education / Teacher Education for Elementary LicensureMaster of Arts in Education / Teacher Education for Secondary LicensureMaster of Arts in Education / Teacher Leadership

University of Southern California

Matching Program(s):
(for aspiring teachers only)
Master of Education in Advanced Instruction MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching)MAT with Teaching CredentialMAT with TESOL

University of West Florida

Accreditation:
NCATE accredited
Matching Program(s):
(for current teachers only)
Master of Education in Educational Leadership

Walden University

Matching Program(s):
(for aspiring teachers and current teachers)
Master of Science (M.S.) in Adult Learning - Online TeachingMaster of Science (M.S.) in Adult Learning Developmental EducationMaster of Science (M.S.) in Adult Learning Online TeachingMaster of Science (M.S.) in Adult Learning Teaching Adults English as Second LanguageMaster of Science (M.S.) in Adult Learning Training & Performance ImprovementMaster of Science (M.S.) in Early Childhood Studies - Early Childhood Public Policy and AdvocacyMaster of Science (M.S.) in Early Childhood Studies - Teaching Adults in the Early Childhood FieldMaster of Science (M.S.) in Early Childhood Studies - Teaching and Diversity in Early Childhood EducationMaster of Science (M.S.) in Education - Adolescent Literacy and Technology (Grades 6-12)Master of Science (M.S.) in Education - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (Grades K-12)Master of Science (M.S.) in Education - Elementary Reading and Literacy (PreK-6)Master of Science (M.S.) in Education - Elementary Reading and Mathematics (Grades K-6)Master of Science (M.S.) in Education - GeneralMaster of Science (M.S.) in Education - Integrating Technology in the Classroom (Grades K-12)Master of Science (M.S.) in Education - Literacy and Learning in the Content AreasMaster of Science (M.S.) in Education - Mathematics (Grades 6-8)Master of Science (M.S.) in Education - Mathematics (Grades K-5)Master of Science (M.S.) in Education - Middle Level Education (Grades 5-8)Master of Science (M.S.) in Education - Professional Development (Grades PreK-12)Master of Science (M.S.) in Education - Science (Grades K-8)Master of Science (M.S.) in Education - Special Education (non-licensure) (Grades K-12)Master of Science (M.S.) in Education - Teacher Leadership (Grades K-12)Master of Science (M.S.) in Higher Education - College Teaching & LearningMaster of Science (M.S.) in Higher Education - Enrollment Management & Institutional ManagementMaster of Science (M.S.) in Higher Education - GeneralMaster of Science (M.S.) in Higher Education - Global Higher EducationMaster of Science (M.S.) in Higher Education - Leadership for Student SuccessMaster of Science (M.S.) in Higher Education - Online & Distance LearningMaster of Science (M.S.) in Instructional Design and Technology - GeneralMaster of Science (M.S.) in Instructional Design and Technology - Online LearningMaster of Science (M.S.) in Instructional Design and Technology - Training and Performance ImprovementSpecial Education Endorsement Program with M.S. in Education - Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (K-12)Special Education Endorsement Program with M.S. in Education - Learning Disabilities (K-12)Teacher Preparation Program with a Master of Arts in Teaching - Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 3)Teacher Preparation Program with a Master of Arts in Teaching - Special Education - Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (K-12)Teacher Preparation Program with a Master of Arts in Teaching - Special Education - Learning Disabilities (K-12)

Western Governors University

Accreditation:
NCATE accredited, TEAC accredited
Matching Program(s):
(for aspiring teachers and current teachers)
Endorsement Prep. Program ELL (PK-12)M.A. English Language Learning (PK-12)M.A. Mathematics Education (K-6, 5-9, or 5-12)M.A. Science Education (5-12 Biological Science)M.A. Science Education (5-12 Chemistry)M.A. Science Education (5-12 Geosciences)M.A. Science Education (5-12 Physics)M.A. Science Education (5-9)M.A. Teaching - Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12)M.A. Teaching - Science (5-9 or 5-12)M.A. Teaching - Social Science (5-12)M.A. Teaching (K-8)M.Ed. Instructional DesignM.Ed. Learning and TechnologyM.S. Curriculum and InstructionM.S. Educational LeadershipM.S. Special Education (K-12)

WGU Indiana

Accreditation:
NCATE accredited
Matching Program(s):
(for aspiring teachers and current teachers)
Endorsement Prep. Program ELL (PK-12)M.A. English Language Learning (K-12)M.A. Mathematics Education (K-6, 5-9, or 5-12)M.A. Science Education (5-12 Biological Science)M.A. Science Education (5-12 Chemistry)M.A. Science Education (5-12 Geosciences)M.A. Science Education (5-12 Physics)M.A. Science Education (5-9)M.A. Teaching - Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12)M.A. Teaching - Science (5-12)M.A. Teaching - Social Science (5-12)M.A. Teaching (K-8)M.Ed. - Instructional DesignM.Ed. - Learning and TechnologyM.S. Curriculum and InstructionM.S. Educational LeadershipM.S. Special Education (K-12)

WGU Washington

Matching Program(s):
(for aspiring teachers and current teachers)
Endorsement Prep. Program in ELL (PK-12)M.A. English Language Learning (PK-12)M.A. Mathematics Education (K-6, 5-9, or 5-12)M.A. Science Education (5-12 Biological Science)M.A. Science Education (5-12 Chemistry)M.A. Science Education (5-12 Geosciences)M.A. Science Education (5-12 Physics)M.A. Science Education (5-9)M.A. Teaching - Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12)M.A. Teaching - Science (5-9 or 5-12)M.A. Teaching - Social Science (5-12)M.A. Teaching (K-8)M.Ed. - Instructional DesignM.Ed. - Learning and TechnologyM.S. Curriculum and InstructionM.S. Educational LeadershipM.S. Special Education (K-12)