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Rising tuition and student debt can make pursuing your career goals feel impossible, but American College of Education (ACE) tells a different story. We offer career-centered degree programs at industry-low costs that allow 87% of our students to graduate without student debt.¹

At Columbus City Schools (CCS), a teacher’s annual salary can increase by $1,466 with a master’s degree even in their first year.²

Why Educators Choose ACE

Affordable: Most master’s degrees under $10,000³ and doctoral degrees under $25,000³
Valuable: For every $1 ACE students invest in their education, they receive $19.20 in higher future earnings⁴
Flexible: Fully online,⁵ asynchronous courses designed for busy educators
Relevant: Curriculum developed by education experts and practitioners
Quality: Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

UPCOMING START DATES

September 14, 2026

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September 11, 2026

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October 02, 2026

November 16, 2026

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November 13, 2026

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ACE vs. Institutions in Columbus

We’ve compiled a quick look at ACE next to institutions in the Columbus area.

Institution	ACE	Ohio State University	Ohio Dominican University	Capital University	Franklin University
Course Delivery	Fully online courses⁵	Some online options	Few online options	Few online options	Some online options
Cost (master’s)	Most under $10,000³(total program cost)	$13,901 (average annual in-state cost)	$14,010 (average annual cost)	$13,530 (average annual cost)	$12,090 (average annual cost)

CollegeTuitionCompare: Ohio State University, Ohio Dominican University, Capital University, Franklin University. Competitor pricing reflects in-state tuition for public schools and annual costs rather than total program cost. As master’s programs commonly span multiple academic years, total costs at comparison institutions may exceed the annual amounts shown. Accessed July 22, 2026.

Become an Educator in Columbus

Want to teach in Columbus? ACE offers pathways for aspiring educators to lead a classroom, no matter where you are in your career journey.

Have an associate degree?

We can review your credits and apply eligible courses toward a bachelor’s completion program.

Have a bachelor’s degree?

We offer initial licensure programs to get you ready for teaching in areas including elementary, secondary and special education.

Learn more about initial licensure pathways

ACE Alumni in Ohio

Kacie Swiggett

Literacy Coach, Title I Reading Interventionist | Columbus, Ohio | M.Ed. in Literacy

“A colleague and I enrolled in master’s programs at ACE while navigating our first years of teaching and raising four-month-old babies. Initially, I worried I had taken on too much. However, it quickly became clear that the program was intentionally designed to support individuals like me: full-time educators balancing professional and personal responsibilities. Despite carrying significant undergraduate debt, I was able to complete the program without taking on additional loans.”

Dan Jones

Intervention and Engagement Director | Mansfield, Ohio | M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction

“One of the things ACE allowed me to do that I had not done a lot of is research. In doing so, it really validated what I was doing in my classroom. My efforts were recognized by Jon Bergmann, one of the pioneers of flipped learning and co-founder of the Flipped Learning Global Initiative. After chatting with him about my classroom practices, he asked me to be a part of the Master Flipped Educators. Within this group, I am able to collaborate with other Master Flipped Educators around the world, which led me to write a book. It all started with ACE.”

Potential for More Savings

ACE’s tuition is designed to be affordable from the start, without relying on temporary promotions, limited-time discounts or federal funding. However, there may be opportunities for your program to cost even less.

ACE Partnership Benefits

CCS partners with ACE to create accessible pathways to your career growth.

CCS employees get a 3% tuition reduction toward any ACE program.

Advance Your Education Career in Columbus

Columbus’ educational services occupations sector makes up 8.96% of all local occupations as of 2024.⁶ This means educators play an important role in one of Columbus’ largest employment sectors.

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¹Internal research completed in November 2025

²Columbus City Schools Employee Agreements and Contracts. Accessed July 28, 2026.

³This is 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.

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⁵Some programs also have local practicum, internship or student teaching requirements.

⁶Data USA: Columbus, OH. Accessed July 22, 2026.

Affordable Degrees for Columbus Educators

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Why Educators Choose ACE

ACE vs. Institutions in Columbus

Become an Educator in Columbus

ACE Alumni in Ohio

Kacie Swiggett

Dan Jones

Potential for More Savings

ACE Partnership Benefits

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