Become a Leader in Elementary Education

Whether you’re a current or aspiring elementary educator, American College of Education (ACE) has affordable, flexible and high-quality programs to support your career growth.

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IN THE NATION FOR MOST MASTER’S DEGREES CONFERRED IN EDUCATION OVERALL¹

A Fully Online, Quality Education You Can Afford

Founded by educators and for educators, ACE offers fully online, affordable master’s degrees in elementary education designed to advance your career – including an M.Ed. in Elementary Education (suitable for current educators) and an M.A. in Elementary Teaching (suitable for aspiring educators). Your passion for young learners is admirable, and ACE is here to equip you with the latest knowledge, pedagogies and technologies in a way that fits your schedule and doesn’t break the bank.

Choose the Best Pathway for Your Goals

Both our M.Ed. and M.A. equip you with relevant, research-based and developmentally appropriate instructional approaches that support the academic success of young learners.

Earn Initial Licensure

M.A. in Elementary Teaching*

The M.A. in Elementary Teaching is designed for aspiring educators seeking licensure² who hold bachelor’s degrees in non-education fields. This program provides you with foundational child development knowledge to successfully lead classrooms from kindergarten to sixth grade. You’ll learn how to deliver effective differentiated instruction, create purposeful assessments to focus and drive your teaching, and build a well-organized, positive learning environment that fosters student achievement.

Total Cost

$10,976

Next Start Date

Jan 12, 2026

Completion Time

12 Months**

Semester Credits

34

Build Expertise (Non-Licensure)

M.Ed. in Elementary Education*

The M.Ed. in Elementary Education is designed for elementary educators who wish to advance their expertise and skills. This program will build on your current understanding of young students’ learning needs and introduce you to new ways of incorporating technology into the classroom, including how to manage and utilize artificial intelligence as an effective instructional tool.

Total Cost

$9,976

Next Start Date

Jan 12, 2026

Completion Time

12 Months**

Semester Credits

34

A Degree You Can Count On

ACE is – and always has been – accredited by Higher Learning Commission, an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.”

Kelly Young

Kelly Young

M.Ed. in Educational Technology

“You should enroll at ACE because the program is designed for working professionals. The calendar and coursework is predictable allowing students to manage all of their responsibilities and coursework.”

Syncia Sama

Syncia Sama

M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction

“I recommend this program to anyone who is looking to further their education in any field. The flexibility is what makes it suitable for anyone who is working a full-time job or busy with other responsibilities. The cost is very reasonable as well, and did not break my pockets at all!”

^*All 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.

^**This 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.

¹Source: http://nces.ed.gov/IPEDS/datacenter

²Graduates of programs which are approved to lead to licensure, endorsement or certification may be subject to additional requirements for the receipt of initial licensure, endorsement or certification in the state in which they intend to teach or administrate. Students are strongly encouraged to check licensure requirements in the state in which they intend to teach or administrate to determine whether they are eligible for licensure, endorsement or certification. It is vitally important that students know and be continually aware of the requirements for licensure in their state. State licensing requirements and licensing agency information may be found here.

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