By TED Staff
This article was originally published in February 2018 and last updated in June 2020. The updated 2020 information may have affected the ranking order, but the ranking has not been reordered.
Teachers have an amazing impact on their students’ lives. A good teacher can show you something you didn’t know. A great teacher can show you something you didn’t know about yourself. If you are truly committed to the craft of teaching but don’t have the time or resources to drop everything and pursue that master’s, this list of the top 10 online Master’s in Teaching and Learning should just hit the spot. An online degree can allow you to pursue that dream (and that pay grade), while you continue to meet your day to day responsibilities.
We looked at highly esteemed schools and listed them according to out-of-state graduate tuition, value, and individual attention, among other factors. We compiled this list of the top 10 online Master’s in Teaching and Learning according to the methodology described here.
#10 – California State University East Bay
Hayward, California
Master of Science in Education, Concentration in Online Teaching and Learning Online
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Points:11
Enrollment: 15,628
Tuition: $16,680
California State University East Bay was established in 1956. With a student to faculty ratio of 26:1, the school offers an online Master of Science in Education, concentration in online teaching and learning that is a 30 credit hour program including coursework in teaching models for online instruction and educational planning and development. California State University East Bay offers an online graduate tuition rate of $442.50 per credit hour, regardless of residency. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission.
#9 – Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, New York
Online Master of Education in Teaching and Learning
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Points: 12
Enrollment: 10,424
Tuition: $23,100
Empire State College is a public liberal arts institution of higher learning that was established in 1971. With a student to faculty ratio of 15:1, the school offers an online Master of Education in Teaching and Learning that is a 36 credit hour program including coursework in critical pedagogy and research methods. Empire State College offers an online graduate tuition rate of $471 per credit hour for in-state students and $565 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The school is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
#8 – Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas
Online Master of Arts in Teaching
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Points: 12
Enrollment: 22,221
Tuition: $23,050
Kansas State University was ranked 43rd among Online Education Programs by US News and World Report. With a student to faculty ratio of 18:1, the school offers an online Master of Arts in Teaching that is a 31 credit hour program including coursework in teaching diverse learners and action research. Kansas State University offers an online graduate tuition rate of $574.20 per credit hour, regardless of residency. The school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
#7 – Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Online Master of Science in Education with a specialization in Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology
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Points: 12
Enrollment: 20,435
Tuition: $19,665
Nova Southeastern University was ranked 131st among Online Education Programs by US News and World Report. With a student to faculty ratio of 17:1, the school offers an online Master of Science in Education with a specialization in curriculum, instruction, and technology that is a 36 credit hour program including coursework in the assessment of learning and internet for educators. Nova Southeastern University offers an online graduate tuition rate of $1,065 per credit hour for this program. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
#6 – Colorado State University-Global Campus
Greenwood Village, Colorado
Online Master of Science in Teaching and Learning
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Points: 12
Enrollment: 12,476
Tuition: $9,000
Colorado State University-Global Campus was ranked 141st among Online Education Programs by US News and World Report. With a student to faculty ratio of 27:1, the school offers an online Master of Science in Teaching and Learning that is a 36 credit hour program including coursework in fundamentals of research and learning theories. CSU-Global offers an online graduate tuition rate of $500 per credit hour, regardless of residency. The school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
#5 – LeTourneau University
Longview, Texas
Online Master of Education – Teaching and Learning
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Points: 13
Enrollment: 3,175
Tuition: $18,618
LeTourneau University’s school motto is, “Every Workplace, Every Nation.” With a student to faculty ratio of 11:1, the school offers an online Master of Education – Teaching and Learning that is a 36 credit hour program including coursework in effective methodologies for teaching and foundations of literacy instruction. LeTourneau University offers an online graduate tuition rate of $605 per credit hour. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
#4 – Columbia College
Columbia, Missouri
Master of Arts in Teaching Online
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Points: 13
Enrollment: 12,080
Tuition: $8,602
Columbia College is nonsectarian but retains a covenant with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). With a student to faculty ratio of 25:1, the school offers an online Master of Arts in Teaching that is a 36 credit hour program including coursework in curriculum design and theories of learning. Columbia College offers an online graduate tuition rate of $490 per credit hour. The school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
#3 – Brandman University
Irvine, California
Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Teaching and Learning Online
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Points: 16
Enrollment: 8,766
Tuition: $11,880
Brandman University was ranked 115th among Online Education Programs by US News and World Report. With a student to faculty ratio of 17:1, the school offers an online Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in teaching and learning that is a 30 credit hour program including coursework in evaluation methods and comparative education. Brandman University offers an online graduate tuition rate of $670 per credit hour. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission.
#2 – Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia
Online Master of Arts in Teaching
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Points: 16
Enrollment: 79,152
Tuition: $7,980
Liberty University was ranked 190th among Online Education Programs by US News and World Report. With a student to faculty ratio of 18:1, the school offers an online Master of Arts in Teaching that is a 36 credit hour program including coursework in teaching mathematics and foundations of exceptionality. Liberty University offers an online graduate rate of $415 per credit hour. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
#1 – Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina
Online Master of Education in Teaching and Learning
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Points: 18
Enrollment: 24,951
Tuition: $22,050
Clemson University was ranked 1st among Online Education Programs by US News and World Report. With a student to faculty ratio of 16:1, the school offers an online Master of Education in Teaching and Learning that is a 30 credit hour program including coursework in curriculum theory and contemporary issues in assessment. Clemson University offers an online graduate tuition rate of $499 per credit hour, regardless of residency. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
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