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Regent University's Master in Education (M.Ed.) degree program can be pursued online or on campus in Virginia Beach.

What is an M.Ed. and Who Needs One?

An M.Ed. stands for Master of Education and is ideal for someone looking to advance their teaching career, impact students’ lives, and gain a competitive edge in the field of education. Explore the best online education master’s degrees at Regent.

So why choose a master’s degree in education (M.Ed.)? Whether this is your first step into education following a bachelor’s degree in a related field or the next step in your teaching career, an M.Ed. degree carries a host of benefits.

Career Advancement through an m.ed. degree

A Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree offers teachers increased credibility in their professions and gives them a competitive edge in the job market. Do you hope to become a principal, administrator or a specialized expert within your field? Strong M.Ed. programs will enhance your leadership abilities, train you on new approaches and technologies in both curriculum and the classroom, and help you develop effective programs that improve student outcomes.

Whether you’re looking to advance in your career as a teacher, principal, or school administrator — or beyond the classroom as a corporate trainer, educational consultant or curriculum developer — a master’s degree in education can widen your job prospects and offer increased opportunities for success.

Pay Increase

Another notable benefit of an M.Ed. degree is a bump in salary. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, principals at elementary, middle or high schools earned a median annual salary of $95,310 in 2018, more than $30,000 higher than the median pay for high school teachers. Earning your Master of Education degree can also increase the number of specializations you are qualified to teach — offering you a leg up in the job market and boosting your earning potential.

Specialized Studies

Pursuing a Master of Education degree also allows you to choose from a number of concentrations or specific content areas to specialize in — such as reading, special education, educational leadership, and teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). In fact the demand for qualified ESL and TESOL professionals is at record levels, which often translates to more career options and higher salary opportunities.

Best Online Master’s Education

Did you know? Regent University’s master’s-level education programs are ranked among the top-five best online graduate education programs in Virginia, according to U.S. News & World Report 2019. Regent’s Master of Education is available both online (Top 35 Best Online Master’s in Education) and on campus in Virginia Beach and offers more than a dozen unique concentration options — including some with endorsements. Regent also offers an educational specialist (Ed.S.) degree designed to help bridge the gap between your master’s and a doctoral degree in education should you choose to continue toward a terminal degree.

Ready to take the next step? For questions or to speak with a member of our admissions team, please contact the School of Education Admissions Office at 888.713.1595 or email edadmissions@regent.edu.