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Best Online Master's in Education Programs

These are the best online master's in education degree programs. Highly ranked programs have strong traditional academic foundations based on student-instructor access, graduation rates and instructor credentials. They also excel at educating distance learners while offering robust career and financial support. Read the Best Online Programs Methodology  »

Here are the best online master's in education programs

Clemson university (moore), university of florida, university of virginia, university at albany--suny, san diego state university, university of north texas, arizona state university, michigan state university, university of illinois urbana-champaign.

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Clemson , SC

#1 in Education Programs

At Clemson University (Moore), a public institution, all of the online education classes are recorded and archived so students can access the information on their time. The application deadline for online... Read more

Gainesville , FL

#2 in Education Programs (tie)

At University of Florida, a public institution, all of the online education classes are recorded and archived so students can access the information on their time. Ninety-three percent of students are... Read more

Charlottesville , VA

At University of Virginia, a public institution, the majority of the online education classes are recorded and archived so students can access the information on their time. Seventy-one percent of students... Read more

Albany , NY

#4 in Education Programs

At University at Albany--SUNY, a public institution, the majority of the online education classes are recorded and archived so students can access the information on their time. The application deadline... Read more

San Diego , CA

#5 in Education Programs (tie)

At San Diego State University, a public institution, all of the online education classes are recorded and archived so students can access the information on their time. One hundred percent of students... Read more

Denton , TX

At University of North Texas, a public institution, all of the online education classes are recorded and archived so students can access the information on their time. One hundred percent of students are... Read more

Phoenix , AZ

#7 in Education Programs (tie)

At Arizona State University, a public institution, all of the online education classes are recorded and archived so students can access the information on their time. Ninety-two percent of students are... Read more

East Lansing , MI

At Michigan State University, a public institution, all of the online education classes are recorded and archived so students can access the information on their time. Ninety-one percent of students are... Read more

Champaign , IL

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public institution. Eighty-nine percent of students are already employed when they first enroll, and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign does not require... Read more

Auburn University

Auburn , AL

#10 in Education Programs (tie)

At Auburn University, a public institution, all of the online education classes are recorded and archived so students can access the information on their time. The application deadline for online education... Read more

University of Wisconsin--Madison

Madison , WI

At University of Wisconsin--Madison, a public institution, the majority of the online education classes are recorded and archived so students can access the information on their time. Forty-six percent... Read more

Kansas State University

Manhattan , KS

#12 in Education Programs (tie)

At Kansas State University, a public institution, all of the online education classes are recorded and archived so students can access the information on their time. Twenty-five percent of students are... Read more

Texas A&M University--College Station

College Station , TX

At Texas A&M University--College Station, a public institution, all of the online education classes are recorded and archived so students can access the information on their time. Eighty-nine percent of... Read more

University of Massachusetts--Lowell

Lowell , MA

At University of Massachusetts--Lowell, a public institution, all of the online education classes are recorded and archived so students can access the information on their time. The application deadline... Read more

Montclair State University (College for Education and Engaged Learning)

Montclair , NJ

#15 in Education Programs (tie)

At Montclair State University (College for Education and Engaged Learning), a public institution, all of the online education classes are recorded and archived so students can access the information on... Read more

Purdue University--Main Campus

West Lafayette , IN

At Purdue University--Main Campus, a public institution, all of the online education classes are recorded and archived so students can access the information on their time. The application deadline for... Read more

University of Georgia

Athens , GA

At University of Georgia, a public institution, all of the online education classes are recorded and archived so students can access the information on their time. Eighty-eight percent of students are... Read more

University of Houston

Houston , TX

At University of Houston, a public institution, the majority of the online education classes are recorded and archived so students can access the information on their time. Seventy-nine percent of students... Read more

Pennsylvania State University--World Campus

University Park , PA

#19 in Education Programs (tie)

At Pennsylvania State University--World Campus, a public institution, all of the online education classes are recorded and archived so students can access the information on their time. Ninety-six percent... Read more

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa , AL

At The University of Alabama, a public institution, the majority of the online education classes are recorded and archived so students can access the information on their time. The application deadline... Read more

Master’s Programs in Education

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As you embrace the next chapter in your development as an educator, innovator, and leader, consider a graduate program that builds on a century of innovation, that’s grounded in the skills every educator needs, and that fully supports your current work and future aspirations.

At the Harvard Graduate School of Education, our master’s degree program is driven by passion and empowered by evidence. We share a vision of education where every learner has an opportunity to be seen, to be challenged, to excel, and to reach their full potential. We are motivated by urgency to build a future that recognizes and overcomes grinding systemic inequities.

Whether you seek to make an impact in early education, in K–12 districts and networks, or in higher education — or whether you want to drive educational change outside of those realms — you belong at HGSE. 

No matter which program you choose, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with HGSE’s world-class faculty, build a sustained community of practice and a lifelong professional network, and gain the preparation necessary to grow, advance, and become the type of leader that education needs.

The Harvard Graduate School of Education offers the Master's in Education (Ed.M.) degree in two formats —  residential and online — and in a variety of programs.

Residential Master's

HGSE’s  on-campus master’s degree is a one-year, full-time, immersive Harvard experience. You'll apply directly to one of its five distinct programs, spanning education leadership and entrepreneurship, education policy, human development, teaching and teacher leadership, and learning design and technology. 

Online Master's

Our Online Master's in Education  is a part-time, two-year, online program in education leadership. It is designed for experienced professionals who want to advance in their careers and deepen their impact. The online program in education leadership offers a choice of two pathways, preK–12 or higher education, that complement your career and chosen area of impact.  

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You must submit all of your required documents online, including your academic transcripts and letters of recommendation, by the application deadline.

Education Leadership (online)

Graduate Program

The Master’s in Education (Ed.M.) prepares students with the skills needed to change the world through education. The online Master’s in Education Leadership is a part-time, two-year Ed.M. program from the Harvard Graduate School of Education with Higher Education and PreK-12 pathways. The program is specifically designed for mid-career working education professionals and is career-embedded—so students can immediately apply what they are learning. Through this program, students will strengthen the invaluable skills they’ve already developed and develop the tools to propel themselves to new leadership opportunities and to even greater impact.