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Reach Your Career Goals for Less

American College of Education (ACE) is part of EdAsisst by Bright Horizons, putting affordable and flexible continuing education within reach of thousands of hard-working professionals. Our degree and non-degree programs can equip you with the in-demand skills needed to open doors and advance careers.

Eligible employees of EdAssist clients and their family members can enjoy a 10% tuition reduction on any ACE program.

What to Expect at ACE

ACE has fully online,1 low-cost continuing education programs to help you get ahead, all designed to fit within your busy schedule.

Affordable Tuition

We don’t want student debt to hold you back from moving forward. We provide a high-quality education at low-cost tuition, and we list the total cost of our programs right on our website so that they’re easy to find.

  • Most master’s degrees are under $10,000²
  • Doctoral degrees are under $25,000²
  • 87% of ACE students graduate with no debt³

Practical Coursework

Our coursework marries knowledge and theory with practical strategies you can start applying to your job right away.

  • Explore career-relevant assignments with evidence-based best practices
  • Learn from faculty members who work in healthcare and understand the unique needs of healthcare professionals
  • 97% of graduates were able to apply what they learned from their program⁴

Flexibility

Our fully online coursework¹ and consistent course structure allow you to create the schedule that works for your busy life.

  • You don’t need to log on at specific times
  • Learn anytime and anywhere with an internet connection
  • Control the pace of your program
  • A new term starts every six weeks, so begin whenever it’s convenient for you

Student Testimonials

Here’s what our students had to say about their ACE experience.

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!”

Brenda-Lee Pringle

Brenda-Lee Pringle

M.Ed. in Educational Business Administration

“It was a great experience studying at American College of Education, a memory to cherish for a lifetime. My experience at ACE was full of learning and grooming. I have cultivated knowledge and skills that I continue to use throughout my life’s journey. With the skills and knowledge that I have garnered, I was able to share and help others inside and outside of my work environment.”

Nate Failing

Nate Failing

Ed.D. in Leadership 

“I really appreciated the structure of each class. They all had the same general structure, so it made it easier to adapt to each class, each term. Plus, as a father working a full-time job, I was able to do the work when the kids went to bed. So I never missed time with them.”

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

2This 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. 

3Internal research completed in November 2025 

4Student Right to Know. Accessed Aug. 26, 2026. 

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