Best Online Colleges for Education Degrees

An online Master of Arts in Elementary Education that requires 39 total credits for completion comes in at the top of this list, offered at Appalachian State University. This is a part-time only program for licensed teachers that takes about two years to complete.

At the University of Alabama, you can earn an online Master of Arts in Elementary Education. This degree program ranges from 30 to 36 credits depending on the track you choose. There are thesis and non-thesis options, as well as concentrations in social studies, science, mathematics, literacy, and language arts.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is home to an online Master of Education in Elementary Education. There are, of course, multiple concentrations available. You can specialize in ESL, STEM, or Gifted Education

If you would like to earn a Master of Arts in Education, you can do so at Ball State University. This degree is presented entirely online and in an asynchronous format, allowing for premium flexibility. You will need 30 credits in total to graduate, half of which come from a custom specialization you create with electives.

Martin Luther College's students can choose a pre-designed area of emphasis or create their own when they are earning their Master of Science in Education. This is an asynchronous program that doesn't require any visits to campus. You will have a choice of a thesis option and a non-thesis option, in which you'd complete a capstone instead.

At American Public University, students can earn their Master of Education in Teaching online. There are concentrations offered in ESL, Reading and Literacy, Gifted Education, and Special Education. There are 36 credits in the program and multiple start dates throughout the year to choose from.

The online Master of Arts in Education at Western Carolina University can take a variable amount of time based on the concentration that you select. The options include social sciences, special education, middle grades education, English, elementary education, biology, and art.

Buena Vista University allows online students to pursue their Master of Education in Special Education. There are concentrations offered in Severe and Profound Learning/Behavioral Disabilities, Severe and Profound Cognitive Disabilities, and Mild to Moderate Disabilities. You will be required to participate in hands-on professional experiences to graduate.

Students at Maranatha Baptist University have to earn 32 credits in order to graduate with their Master of Education in Teaching and Learning. There are concentrations offered in Special Education, Math, Leadership, History, and English. If none of them suit your needs, you are free to pick your own electives.

If you would like to earn an online degree from The College of Saint Scholastica, the Master of Education is likely to be a great option for you. There are 33 credits required for completion, and you can earn them all asynchronously. This is also a very affordable degree.

West Texas A&M University offers an online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. You will learn about a variety of instructional design and teaching theory concepts as you earn the 36 credits required for completion. You will get a person graduate advisor to help guide you through this program.

A unique offering, an online Master of Science in High-Incidence Special Education, is available from Fort Hays State University. This is an asynchronous degree program that you could complete in two years of full-time study while working as a teacher. You'll need to earn 36 credits.

The University of Texas at Arlington gives students a thesis and non-thesis option for the Master of Education in Curriculum available. There are 30 credits required for completion, and thanks to the accelerated delivery of the courses, you can graduate in just a year and a half.

Eastern Illinois University is a unique option on this list because it has an online Master of Arts in Art, with an Art Education major. There is a summer immersion required, but it is designed to fit into the professional life of a full-time teacher.

At Western Governors University, you can earn a Master of Arts in English Language Learning for Pre-K through 12th Grade online, and asynchronously. You must be a licensed teacher to enroll, and complete a capstone experience at the end of your degree.

Jacksonville State University is home to a Master of Science in Education in Elementary Education that you can earn entirely online. There are 33 credits required to complete the program, which you can do asynchronously. You will be able to choose electives to customize your studies, too.

California State University – East Bay offers an online Master of Science in Education. There are ten classes in this completely asynchronous program, which each only last for seven weeks each. This degree is designed to fit into any lifestyle and allow you to graduate quickly.

Students at Bemidji State University can earn their Master of Arts in Teaching online. The majority of the credits in this degree program will come from electives that you select, which means this is an exceptionally flexible program. There are 35 total credits you must earn.

Graceland University – Lamoni has an online Master of Education degree program that is designed for working teachers to be able to expand their education without putting their career on hold. There are 30 credits required for graduation and multiple start dates annually for your convenience.

Comprehensive exploration of theory, several hours of hands-on teaching experience, and one of the six endorsements available combine to create the 40-credit Master of Education in Secondary Education. This is a program that is designed for those who do not have a teaching license.