Top Online Master of Education Degrees

The U.S. News & World Report ranks education programs in the United States each year, including programs delivered fully online. The latest rankings highlight universities that perform strongly in student engagement, faculty qualifications, technology support and accreditation standards.

Schools that score well across most of these measures earn a place on the list. Below are ten online master’s in education programs that continue to stand out nationally.

10. University of Nebraska–Kearney, Kearney, Nebraska

This public university offers a fully online program with no distinction between in-state and out-of-state tuition. Students can choose from several tracks, including teaching and administration. The program is supported by 19 full-time and three part-time faculty members.

9. Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas

Fort Hays State delivers all courses online and accepts applications on a rolling basis. Students may select from teaching, counseling/psychology, or administration tracks. Eleven full-time and nine part-time faculty support the program, giving students flexibility to complete the degree entirely online.

8. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois

This public institution requires applicants to submit GRE scores before applying for rolling admission. Most students are already employed and enter either the teaching or administration track. Courses are online, with 12 full-time and seven part-time faculty members available, and students may switch to face-to-face classes if needed.

7. University of Houston, Houston, Texas

All courses are offered online at this public university. Applicants must submit GRE results, and the application deadline is March 1. The program is selective and focuses solely on the teaching track. With 25 students enrolled, four full-time and two part-time faculty members deliver the coursework.

6. University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

UF provides a fully online master’s in education with identical tuition for all students. Applicants apply through a standard digital process, and the program supports teaching, leadership and policy-focused study. Students can access experienced full-time faculty through online delivery.

5. Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina

Clemson continues to be highly ranked for its online education programs. The university offers multiple track options and delivers all coursework online, supported by strong technology services and faculty engagement. Rolling applications allow students to start according to their schedules.

4. University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, Wisconsin

UW–Madison posts all classes online and allows qualified applicants to enter through rolling admission. Students may choose from teaching, policy, or leadership tracks, with a large full-time faculty presence and the option to shift into on-campus study if required.

3. San Diego State University, San Diego, California

SDSU provides several online master’s pathways in education, including teaching and counseling tracks. Most classes are fully online, and students can access both full-time and part-time faculty. The program is designed for working professionals with scheduling flexibility.

2. University of North Texas, Denton, Texas

UNT offers a broad range of online master’s programs in education with equal tuition for all students. Rolling admission, multiple specialisation tracks, and comprehensive online support services make the program accessible to students working full-time.

1. Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York

Syracuse delivers a fully online teaching-track master’s program with equal tuition for in-state and out-of-state students. Applicants must submit GRE scores prior to the February 1 deadline. Students can complete the degree online with 13 full-time and four part-time faculty members or shift to campus-based classes.