Education Programs
Build a successful career in one of today’s most important professions.
Programs By Educators, For Educators
Since our founding, we’ve provided educators with affordable, high-quality training and preparation to advance their careers, which is why we are #3 in the United States for most master’s degrees conferred in education.1 Whether you aspire to step into the classroom, coach other teachers or lead entire school systems, we offer certificates and degrees in education that can help you get there, all designed to fit seamlessly within your busy life.
Our coursework addresses the evolving needs of education by integrating the latest technology and evidence-based research. You’ll learn from faculty who are or have been educators, principals and administrators themselves and understand the unique challenges you face. The education degrees and certificates from ACE can help you reach the next stage of your career affordably, quickly and confidently.
In the nation for most master’s degrees conferred in education¹
Skills and Knowledge Gained
To be a successful educator, you need to have a foundational understanding of how your students learn, retain and master information. And while instructional strategies might differ based on student demographics and subject area, our programs will help you maximize the effectiveness of educator tools and resources, as well improve professional skills that can help you thrive in any work setting.
- Establish well-organized, positive learning environments
- Plan for and implement differentiated instruction
- Utilize assessment data to inform instructional decision-making
- Understand how education technology affects students and teaching
- Identify actionable insights from the latest educational research
- Improve communication and collaboration with colleagues, leaders and parents
Education Career Alignment
We have education programs for every stage of an educator’s career, from earning your initial teaching license to adding additional endorsements to leading as a principal and beyond. Thousands of educators have turned to us as a trusted partner to help deepen their expertise and advance their careers, whether that’s in the form of upskilling through a certificate or driving the entire field forward with a doctorate.
Education Program Admission
Admission requirements for ACE’s education programs vary by academic level. Find detailed admission requirements for your program of interest on the program’s page.
Education Success Stories
Ricardo Pacheco
Dr. Ricardo Pacheco is a purpose-driven leader in the Latino community.
Morghan Hungerford
Morghan Hungerford is an experienced second grade teacher and was named Charles County Public Schools’ 2022 Teacher of the Year.
Erin Barr
Erin Barr is a community-driven educator who teaches beyond classroom curricula by inspiring students to give back.
*Source: Student Right to Know
Education Program FAQs
What can you do with an education degree?
A degree in education allows you to work in the field of education in a role that influences the instruction of students, whether that’s as a licensed teacher, a paraeducator, a principal and more. This isn’t just limited to pre-K-12 school settings. Because education degrees help you understand the fundamentals of information acquisition, they can also be useful for other settings where there are educational programs, such as adult training and development and health and wellness education.
How long does it take to earn an education degree online?
The time it takes to complete an education degree online will mostly depend on the academic level of the program. Bachelor’s degrees typically take four years to complete, but bachelor’s completion degrees are much shorter at one to two years.
When it comes to master’s degrees in education, the time to completion will vary depending on whether you need to satisfy any student teaching or practicum requirements. Many of ACE’s M.Ed. degrees can be completed in as little as 12 months, while others may require up to 20 months.2
Doctoral degrees can be some of the lengthiest education degrees, as they require you to engage in extensive academic research and write a dissertation. However, ACE’s doctorates in education can be completed in as little as three years2 due to the intentional design of our dissertation process, where we’ve incorporated the writing process into the program’s course sequence.
Is an online education degree respected by employers?
Online degrees in education are widely accepted by employers as evidence that you have the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in a wide variety of educational roles.
Can I work while completing an online education degree?
Most online education programs offer enough flexibility to allow you to work while completing the program. However, there are exceptions. If you want an online program that you can complete while still working full-time, look specifically for ones where courses are fully asynchronous. At ACE, we go a step further by giving all our courses a consistent structure. This ensures our students to always know what to expect, allowing them to create a recurring schedule for school that fits within their busy lives.
What’s the difference between a bachelor’s and master’s in education?
A bachelor’s in education is an undergraduate-level degree program meant to provide you with foundational knowledge of the field of education. As with a bachelor’s degree in any field, you’ll need to complete a certain number of general education courses that are not necessarily focused on education.
A master’s in education is a graduate-level degree program meant to deepen your expertise in education, often in a specific aspect of the field or subject area. All courses in a master’s program will focus on education topics. Depending on the program and state requirements, a master’s degree may be eligible for teacher certification or licensure, though requirements will vary by state. Not all master’s in education programs lead to licensure.
How much does an education degree cost?
Program cost will typically depend on the academic level of the program as well as the number of credits required to complete the program. Program format can also be a factor, with fully online programs typically costing less than in-person ones.
ACE’s tuition is among the lowest when it comes to education degrees. Our bachelor’s degree completion program in education has a total cost of $8,370.3 Most master’s degrees in education are under $10,000.3 All of ACE’s doctorates in education are under $25,000.3
1Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
2This is an estimated time to completion. Actual completion time may vary depending on the number of transfer credits applied, availability of courses, satisfactory pace, multiple course requests, successful course completion, and meeting program milestones as required.
3This is an estimated value of the cost for tuition and fees. Amounts may vary depending on number of transfer credits applied to the selected program hours, the pace and satisfactory completion of the selected program, receipt of institutional scholarship and/or grant amounts, or adjustments to tuition or fees as described in the Catalog Right to Modify Tuition section. State sales and use tax will apply where required by law.
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