An online master's degree in teaching is among the most popular online degrees available. Online universities prepare students for careers in education at the elementary, high school, and junior college level.


Most positions in education require a bachelor's degree, making graduates of online master's degree programs more marketable and better able to compete against growing job competition for teaching positions.Online courses in teaching generally focus on the following subject areas:

• Childhood development
• Curriculum and instruction
• Education administration
• Technology and education

Online master's degrees in teaching can also prepare graduates for careers as administrators in the future. An improved capacity to affect change in education as well as higher salaries are some examples of benefits available to education administrators.



University of Phoenix

With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you're seeking an associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work - and much sooner than you might expect.

We offer a wide variety of degree programs in campus-based and online formats, enabling us to meet the needs and interests of today's working students, as well as today’s workplace.

Program availability varies by location and format.



Strayer University

At Strayer University, we're dedicated to providing quality higher education programs for working adults. Our programs in business, accounting, and information technology are designed to provide you with a foundation for career and professional success. We offer our online classes in two formats: synchronously (classes you can attend in real-time) or asynchronously (classes you can attend on your own schedule). We also offer small class sizes, experienced faculty and financial assistance for students who qualify.



American InterContinental University Online

AIU Online's Master degree programs prepare students for a career in the real world. Students gain career-focused knowledge and skills in business, critical thinking and communications. Our Education, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Visual Communication, and Information Technology degree programs are sure to help you achieve your goals. Unlock your potential with a well-respected degree you can earn wherever and whenever it’s most convenient.




Kaplan University

Advance your career and get the distinct competitive advantage you need with an online degree from Kaplan University. And do it without missing a day of work. Kaplan offers working adults like you online programs in Criminal Justice, Technology and Design, Paralegal Studies, and Business. Don't need a degree? Kaplan University also offers Continuing Education certificates in Forensic Nursing, Legal Nurse Consulting, Life Care Planning, and Financial Planning.



Walden University

Now you can earn your degree online while maintaining your personal and professional responsibilities. Walden University is a highly respected and accredited university, offering career-track Ph.D., master's, and bachelor's degrees. Benefit from Walden University's extensive library services as well as their full service Financial Aid office. Programs in Management, Education, Psychology, and Health and Human Services are taught by a stellar faculty. The online curriculum allows you to study when and where it's most convenient.




Jones International University®

Choose from master's degree specializations in business, education, and communications. You'll learn from the brightest minds from leading universities, including The University of Pennsylvania, London Business School, and Carnegie Mellon University. Founded in 1993, Jones International University® is the first regionally accredited online university providing quality education for busy adults. No work experience is required and non-U.S. residents are welcome to attend.




George Washington University

Earn a respected Master's degree online from a renowned university, and take the next step in your career. The George Washington University School of Business offers a Healthcare MBA as well as a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Administration. Their online programs are specifically designed to meet the educational needs of busy working professionals.




University of Cincinnati

Develop the skills you need to achieve career success with an online degree from the University of Cincinnati. Study at the times and places that best work with your busy schedule, and choose from a range of career-track programs, including Educational Leadership, Health Information Management, Criminal Justice, Clinical Laboratory Science, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, and Nurse Midwifery.