Tuition for an Online Master's in Education Degree
Concordia University offers several cutting-edge Master of Education degrees at a competitive price. Our team of educational leaders believe a quality education offers exceptional professional development, a greater range of career opportunities, and increased earning potential.
Accordion to the National Center for Education Statistics, public and private school teachers with a Master's degree in Education earn more money, with an 11.31% salary difference for public school teachers and an 8.2% difference for private school teachers.
Below is an overview of the average tuition costs for a one-year Concordia University online Master of Education degree program:
| Curriculum Components | Required Components | Cost |
| Course fee | 30-33 credits | $620 per credit |
| Blackboard fee | $59 per semester | |
| Technology fee | $150 per semester |
Tuition for the one-year online Master of Education degree program ranges from $18,600 to $20,460.
Financial Aid
Concordia University offers several plans including federal financial aid (available only to US citizens and eligible non-citizens) as well as scholarships and grants to assist students in paying their tuition.
REMEMBER...We are here to help you learn more, earn more, and be more. If you have any questions, please contact our Enrollment Specialists at 877-251-4405.
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I have attained an M.A.T. How many credits from a previous master’s program (providing course work is similar) may be transferred into the M.Ed in leadership program. Thank you!
Adam, Up to 6 credit hours can be accepted for transfer credits. Thank you.
Are you affiliated with Concordia University in Chicago, Illinois?
Dana, Yes, there are actually 10 Concordia University Institutions throughout the United States. Thank you.
My school is considered a Title I school & I would qualify for a TEACH Grant. Do you offer/honor these grants also?
Jen, Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant (TEACH Grant) is a Federal Government Grant that is honored at Concordia. Please review specific requirements of the grant. Thank you.
I am just a few credits away from a Master of Arts. Can any of these be applied to a degree from your program?
D, Transfer credits are accepted. You would need to provide information to your Enrollment Specialist and the credits can be evaluated to learn if any of the credits are equivalent to Concordia’s courses. Thank you.
Is there any scholarship for Online Master of Education?
Iibnu, Here is a link to review options: Scholarships. Thank you.
I would like to ask if this program is available in Asia, particular in Thailand. I want to enroll for a Master’s degree. Thank you.
Reynold, Concordia University Online has many international students. You may attend this program from home because it is 100% online. Thank you.
I have a Bachelor’s in Psychology and would like to switch to teaching Secondary Education. I received my degree in 1991 and only had a GPA of 2.4. Can I still get into this program?
Beck, We do offer the potential for conditional acceptance. You may call and speak with an Enrollment Specialist for further details. Thank you.
Are there specific prerequisites needed? Do you accept a degree from Thomas Edison?
Tammy, The requirements include a Bachelor’s from a Regionally Accredited Institute and a GPA of 2.8 or higher. THOMAS EDISON STATE COLLEGE has been Regionally Accredited, since 1977, according to collegesource.org. Thank you.
Can I apply for the Master’s program while I’m still finishing up on my Bacherlor’s of Education program?…
Daisy, One of the minimum requirements for this program is that you have achieved a Bachelor’s from a Regionally Accredited Institute. Thank you.
Does this university offer the opportunity to top up on recent studies? For example, build on a diploma from another university to get a masters
Corine, One of the requirements for the program is to have a Bachelor’s degree. We do not accept transfer credits; however, most programs are only 10 courses or 53 weeks total! Thank you.
I am interested in adding on education classes to assist with state licensure. I currently hold 2 complete masters degrees and do not really wish to start another at my age. Can this be done through this program, or can you suggest other avenues for me to try?
Jill, We do not offer individual courses. Thank you.
I see ‘leadership’ focus & ‘curriculum’ focus. Are those the only two options? Or when you choose ‘curriculum’ you then choose a sub-category such as reading or math or technology?
Sadie, There are 10 different Master of Education degrees. For example, you may pick the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, then decide which of the 9 concentrations you would like to focus on. Dual concentration is also a new, exciting option! Thank you.
How is tuition paid? Every semester, monthly,etc.
When tuition is paid directly by the student, then you can opt for a monthly payment plan. Financial aid is by the semester.
Is the Master’s program accepted in countries like Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, or UAE? Also, do you accept high school graduates from Continental Academy in Florida (an online program)?
You will have to check with the department of education in your country to determine whether the M.Ed. degree from the U.S. is accepted. The degree is regionally accredited in the U.S. by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. For international students, Concordia University requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree that is recognized by the Ministry of Education from that country. Please review our admissions requirements for international students.