Online Master’s Degrees
Deepen your expertise. Elevate your career.
Get Ahead With an Affordable Master’s Degree
Whether your goal is to advance your career, increase your salary or fulfill a requirement, our affordable master’s degrees can help you achieve it without the burden of student debt.
Pursuing your master’s degree education online at ACE means you’ll be well-equipped to lead teams and take on the challenges of your industry. Learn from faculty who are actively working in your field and complete career-relevant assignments that turn theory into practical strategies you can use right away.
By putting our affordable master’s programs online, ACE makes it possible for you to get ahead on your schedule.
Skills and Knowledge Gained
A master’s degree helps you learn essential, specialized knowledge to become a successful professional in your field. But it also goes beyond that. You’ll hone in-demand skills that can increase your capacity for problem-solving and leadership, such as:
- Strategic planning
- Critical thinking
- Data analysis
- Research assessment
- Resource allocation
- Collaboration techniques
- Communication strategies
Master’s Degree Admission
Along with ACE’s general admission requirements, prospective master’s degree students must hold a degree at the bachelor’s or post-baccalaureate level. GPA requirements can vary by program. Some programs also require additional documentation, such as a resume, teaching license or RN license.
Find detailed admission requirements for your program of interest on the program’s page.
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Master’s Degree FAQs
The length of a master’s degree typically varies between one and two years. However, many of ACE’s master’s degrees can be completed in as little as 12 months.1 We allow our students to take multiple courses at once to accelerate their degrees. You get to control your pace based on your preference and schedule.
Absolutely! ACE’s master’s degrees feature fully online coursework that can be accessed anywhere with an internet connection.
You typically need to submit official transcripts showing that you’ve completed a bachelor’s or post-baccalaureate level degree. Some master’s degrees also require additional documentation. None of ACE’s master’s degrees, however, require the GRE. Find detailed admission requirements for your program of interest on the program’s page.
Unlike other colleges and universities, most ACE’s master’s degrees have a total cost of under $10,000.2
Master’s degrees deepen your expertise in a specific field or prepare you for advanced roles in your industry. In some fields, master’s degrees are required for certain roles. In others, they can qualify you for higher salary levels. They are also required for anyone who wishes to continue their education to a post-master’s or doctoral level.
It all comes down to your goal. For example, if you’re a teacher who wants to increase your salary by earning a master’s, investigate what specific programs will qualify you for that pay raise. If you want to position yourself as a confident leader capable of working in any field, look for a master’s degree that covers valuable professional skills applicable to any role like an M.S. in Organizational Leadership.
In many fields, yes. The average master’s degree graduate from ACE sees an increase in earnings of $16,200 each year compared to someone with a bachelor’s degree working in the U.S.
Yes. ACE is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. We also hold programmatic accreditations from the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Learn more about our accreditations here.
1This is an estimated time to completion. Actual completion time may vary depending on the number of transfer credits applied, availability of courses, a satisfactory pace, successful course completion and meeting program milestones as required.
2All values shown are an estimated value of the cost of tuition and fees. Actual amounts may vary depending on the number of transfer credits applied to the selected program hours, the pace and satisfactory completion of the selected program, the receipt of scholarship 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.