Speak With an Enrollment Counselor (800) 280-0307
Speak With an Enrollment Counselor (800) 280-0307

Quality Education, Honest Pricing

American College of Education (ACE) is an accredited college offering more than 60 online programs1 with transparent, no-hidden-fees pricing – so you can move your career forward without taking on more debt.

$10,000

Most master’s degrees under $10,000²

10 Months

Completion time as few as 10 months³

Why Choose ACE?

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ACE is committed to delivering a quality education that’s doable and affordable. Not only do 87% of our students graduate without debt,4 but they see a 120.7% annual rate of return on their investment at ACE.5

At ACE, all you have to focus on is your education. We simplify the rest by eliminating unnecessary barriers: no GRE requirement, a streamlined admissions process, and scholarships and payment options that help make the cost work for you. Whether you’re seeking an advanced role, an increased salary or a new career altogether, ACE is a college you can trust to get you there.

Student-First Learning Experiences

A busy schedule shouldn’t stand between you and your degree. At ACE, you can pursue the career advancement you want, the skills you need and transparent, no-hidden-fees pricing – all built around your schedule.

Your Education is Our Priority

  • Courses are 5 or 10 weeks long and follow a consistent structure, so you can plan when you’ll complete your coursework around personal and professional commitments
  • Focus on one course at a time or choose to accelerate your program with more as your schedule allows6
  • Learn from faculty with extensive hands-on experience in your field, through relevant curricula developed with the latest research and technology
  • Get robust student support through free monthly tutoring, library resources, a digital writing center and a personal Student Success Coach throughout your entire program
UPCOMING START DATES
November 16, 2026
Applications due
November 13, 2026
January 11, 2027
Applications due
January 08, 2027
February 22, 2027
Applications due
February 19, 2027

Proof Behind the Price

Cross the Finish Line

With more than 52,000 alumni, ACE has an 84% overall graduation rate.7 We’re committed to your success.

Achieve Your Potential

For every $1 ACE students invest in their education, they receive $19.20 in higher future earnings. That’s a 120.7% annual rate of return on their investment.5

Exceed Employer Expectations

Employers speak highly of ACE graduates. In fact, 94% of employers are satisfied with graduate on-the-job performance, while 89% would hire other ACE graduates.7

Find the Right Program for You

We’re accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and have the online programs you need to advance your career.

Education Programs Business Programs Healthcare Programs Nursing Programs
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Education Programs

From stackable credentials to master’s and doctoral degrees, our education programs can help you reach your career goals, with master’s degrees taking 10-20 months to complete.³ We’re the #3 conferrer in the nation for master’s degrees in education,⁸ and 98% of our graduates say their courses were directly relevant to their careers.⁷

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Business Programs

Ready to expand your opportunities or climb the ladder? ACE offers business programs from bachelor’s-completion to doctorate, with an MBA at $9,109 and DBA at $21,525.² Most master’s degrees can be completed in 10-16 months.³

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Healthcare Programs

From completing your bachelor’s in healthcare administration to earning a doctorate in public health education, ACE has a program to help you reach your career goals. Our Master of Public Health is $9,687,² and most healthcare master’s degrees can be completed in 12-18 months.³

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Nursing Programs

ACE’s CCNE-accredited nursing programs meet you where you are in your career, from an RN to BSN at $11,550 to a BSN to MSN at $11,930,² completable in 14-18 months and 16 months, respectively.³ Ready to go further? Our Ed.D. in Nursing Education prepares nurse leaders to shape the next generation of the profession.

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Take Your Next Step with ACE

Whether you’re advancing your career in education, healthcare, nursing or business, ACE has a program built for where you want to go. Speak with an Enrollment Counselor at 800-280-0307 or simply fill out the form at the top of the page.

Kasey Harkness

Kasey Harkness

M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction

“I resisted enrolling in a graduate program for a long time because, between my full time job and my family, I couldn’t fathom how I would make the time for one or scrounge up the money. Then I found ACE! ACE was affordable and fully online, which meant I could do my coursework from anywhere and control the pace and timing of my week. Going through my program without having to sacrifice my family time was invaluable, and what I learned was immediately applicable in my profession.”

Penny Moore

Penny Moore

B.S. in Healthcare Administration
Master of Business Administration
“The structure allowed me to maximize my momentum, remain focused and complete courses as I demonstrated mastery of the material. This flexibility empowered me to accomplish something I never thought possible – earning an MBA in just five months.”

Darnell Davis

Darnell Davis

Master of Public Health
“The MPH program at ACE provided practical, real-world tools that I could immediately apply in a public health laboratory setting, particularly in data interpretation and infectious disease response. The faculty’s depth of expertise made mentorship accessible and meaningful throughout the process.”

Michelle Maixner

Michelle Maixner

BSN to MSN
“The MSN program at ACE also gave me a better understanding of systems, processes and change management, areas that would have felt overwhelming or unfamiliar otherwise. It didn’t just help me advance but helped me think differently and lead more confidently.”

1Select programs may require student teaching, an internship or practicum. 

2This is an estimated value of the cost for tuition and fees. Amounts may vary depending on number of transfer credits applied to the selected program hours, the pace and satisfactory completion of the selected program, receipt of institutional scholarship and/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. 

3This is an estimated time to completion. Actual completion time may vary depending on the number of transfer credits applied, availability of courses, satisfactory pace, multiple course requests, successful course completion, and meeting program milestones as required. 

4Internal research conducted November 2025 

5Lightcast Study 

6Program acceleration is not guaranteed. Course availability and timing can, in some instances, affect completion time. 

7Student Right to Know. Accessed Sept. 8, 2026. 

8Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Accessed Sept. 8, 2026. 

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