Best Online Master's in Education Administration

Cost per Credit:
In-State | $444
Out-of-State | $1,076

Credits to Graduate: 33

FSU's master's in educational leadership program is online except for its 165-hour fieldwork requirements, which you must complete at two separate schools. Course topics include data-driven school improvement, educational leadership, and effective instruction planning. 

Master's students must take two elective courses and seek out two mentoring principals during the program. They must also complete an 80-hour internship. This program can help satisfy the ESOL requirements of Florida teaching licensure.

Cost per Credit:
In-State | $637
Out-of-State | $637

Credits to Graduate: 36

SNHU's master of science in higher education administration program doesn't require GMAT or GRE scores from applicants. The program is asynchronous and covers topics from enrollment marketing to budgets and financial management. Some students complete the program in 15 months.

The program teaches students how to use data to address obstacles in higher education and lays out multiple career options for potential applicants. You can transfer up to 12 credits to SNHU, and your previous work experience may count toward program credits.

Programmatic Accreditation: Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

Cost per Credit:
In-State | $1,110
Out-of-State | $1,110

Credits to Graduate: 30

GW's MA in educational leadership and administration degree takes as little as two years to complete and is built for working P-12 professionals. Classes focus on school law, school finance, and leadership for equity and social justice. There is an option to join a hybrid cohort.

This program prepares students for administrator or principal licensure, especially in the DMV area.

Cost per Credit:
In-State | $572
Out-of-State | $572

Credits to Graduate: 36

The University of South Carolina's M,Ed. program is available both in synchronous and asynchronous formats. Courses are 8 weeks long and cover topics such as business management, research in education, and principal practice.

Applicants do not need to submit GMAT or GRE scores. The program can help students meet South Carolina licensure requirements. Teachers already certified in South Carolina receive a tuition reduction.

Programmatic Accreditation: Texas Education Agency

Cost per Credit:
In-State | $426
Out-of-State | $692

Credits to Graduate: 30-33

Tarleton State University's online M.Ed. in educational administration program features interactive lessons and Zoom seminars to encourage meaningful discussion between students. Participants can earn principal certification for early childhood education to grade 12 leadership by taking three extra credits, although this option is only available to Texas residents. Students can also pursue a concentration in higher education leadership or educational technology leadership.

Applicants must hold a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5-3.0, depending on their target pathway. However, GRE scores are not required for admission.

Programmatic Accreditation: California Commission on Teaching Credentialing (CCTC)

Cost per Credit:
In-State | $709
Out-of-State | $709

Credits to Graduate: 30

The fully online MA in educational administration from UMass Global can prepare California students for various administrative roles across the education field. The program only accepts California residents. Admission requirements include a minimum 2.75 GPA and a CTCC-approved preliminary administrative services credential.

The degree requires core classes like seminar in learning theory, research and evaluation methods, and seminar in the social foundations of education. Students receive up to 12 credits toward the degree for completing a preliminary administrative services credential program. To graduate, learners must complete a portfolio.

Cost per Credit:
In-State | $700
Out-of-State | $700

Credits to Graduate: 36

Designed for working professionals, OU Online's master of education in educational administration, curriculum, and supervision requires 12 courses and takes around 24 months to complete. The program explores instructional improvement, strategic thinking, and student achievement and can prepare graduates to take leadership roles in the education field.

The curriculum includes a mentored internship and provides hands-on experience with educational administration. Students take classes like financial leadership, education and the law, technology in education administration, and politics in education administration.

Cost per Credit:
In-State | $1,542
Out-of-State | $1,542

Credits to Graduate: 32

LMU's online MA in school administration prepares students to become or to advance their careers in educational leadership and administration and includes a California preliminary administrative services credential. To qualify for admission, applicants need a California base teaching credential and must complete at least five years of teaching experience by the end of the program. 

The curriculum includes classes like business of education, advocacy from a legal perspective, and assessment and research methods. Students must pass a comprehensive exam and complete fieldwork to graduate.

Cost per Credit:
In-State | $440
Out-of-State | $440

Credits to Graduate: 33

NMSU's MA in educational leadership and administration in pre-K-12 program leads to licensure, preparing graduates for roles like administrative director and school principal. Online coursework features a blend of synchronous and asynchronous components. Students also complete two internship courses, which require monthly attendance at seminars held in Las Cruces.

To apply, applicants must hold a current teaching license and have three years of full-time teaching experience. They must also submit three letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, a resume, and writing samples.

Programmatic Accreditation: Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

Cost per Credit:
In-State | $470
Out-of-State | $470

Credits to Graduate: 35

SDSU's online educational administration MEd can prepare graduates for careers like curriculum director, assistant principal, or supervisor. It meets South Dakota requirements for principal endorsement. Applicants need three years of teaching experience to receive the endorsement.

Admission requirements include a resume, two letters of recommendation, and a statement of goals. 

Core requirements include classes like school finances, advanced pedagogy, advanced educational psychology, and educational law and legislation. Students also must complete an internship (at least four credits) and a capstone.