Master of Science in Education
Qualify for Education Careers Inside and Outside the Classroom
6 Specialized Concentrations
Licensure Endorsement Preparation
Generous Transfer Options
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- Duration As few as 12 months
- Cost per Credit $537
- Credit Hours 36
Program Benefits
- Equitable curriculum leadership practices
- Seasoned faculty and small class sizes
- Transfer 12 graduate credits
- Expert career advice to aid in job search
Customized Master’s Degree in Education Online
You want to advance in your knowledge to be an even more effective educator. With the option of six specializations in curriculum leadership, dyslexia, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), literacy, special education, or trauma in educational communities, you’ll be able to concentrate in an area aligned with your career goals.
EOU stays current with its offerings and has included dyslexia as the latest, in-demand concentration.
This convenient M.S. ED degree qualifies you for careers in and outside the classroom. Consider careers in curriculum coaching, consulting and curriculum-based administration. Complete your degree in as little as 12 months.
If you’re in Oregon, you may additionally receive endorsements.
Notes on endorsement and specialization:
- This program can only recommend candidates for endorsements in the state of Oregon.
- In order to be recommended for an endorsement for ESOL, reading intervention or special education or a specialization in trauma in educational communities, you must already have an Oregon license because these are not initial licensure programs.
- If you are from another state, you can request that your home state verify your completion of this program. Your home state then determines whether or not to accept our program for your licensure.
Concentrations for Your Degree
To complete your online M.S. ED. degree, choose between these concentrations to help you reach individualized goals.
Education Curriculum
Core Curriculum
The Master of Science in Education program requires 15 credits in the teacher-researcher core. You will learn techniques in quantitative and qualitative research methods, critically consume research and write a literature review to provide a foundation to plan, implement and report results from your M.S. research project.
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The option to transfer credits makes your program more affordable and can help you get on the job sooner. We allow up to 12 graduate credits from previous college coursework to be transferred into EOU. The MS program coordinator reviews transfer coursework requests for alignment to program and potential approval.
Admission Requirements
- Online Application
- Official transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Personal essay
What It’s Like to Study Online
Earning your degree online at Eastern Oregon University is a great opportunity because there are no on-campus requirements. You will have access to the same professors, content and opportunities as on-campus students, only in a creative digital format. Our professors work on campus and are professionals and experts who are trained to deliver innovative, engaging online education.
Online ExperienceTuition Details
We feature affordable tuition, especially when compared to similar universities. The total cost of your program (assuming no transfer credits) is $19,332. The cost per credit hour for EOU online graduate courses is $537.
About 92 percent of online students benefit from financial aid and scholarships to cover part of these costs.
Based on 2024-25 academic year. Average competitor is based on a sampling of similar undergraduate regionally accredited universities at 18 credit hours per term.
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Your education is an investment in your future. We take your commitment seriously and are here to support you in finding ways to pay for your degree.
Options to consider are:
- Loans
- Scholarships
- Employer Benefits
Program Highlights
- Update and expand your professional knowledge
- Learn advanced, updated academic content
- Have one-on-one coaching with your academic and faculty advisors
- Develop theoretical and applied knowledge and skills
- Prepare to pursue licensure endorsements, if desired (additional requirements may apply)
Career Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that high school teachers make an annual median salary of $60,320.¹ Postsecondary teachers make an annual median salary of $78,470.² While high school teaching will experience a 4 percent growth in hiring through 2028, postsecondary teaching will grow 11 percent. Teaching, however, is just one of the many careers available with an online M.S. in education.
Often, a master of education degree will lead to a higher salary for curriculum consultants and other staff positions. According to the BLS, instructional coordinators who oversee curriculum make a median annual salary of $64,450.³ If you choose to pursue additional licensure for administrative positions, your salary could be higher.
Top Recognition for EOU Online
Earn a quality education online from a highly-respected and awarded institution. Eastern Oregon University’s degree programs have received considerable recognition such as Colleges of Distinction, Value Colleges, College Choice and Military Friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the answers to a few frequently asked questions about this program.
As you prepare to begin the MS in Education, we recommend that you consult with the MS program director in order to receive a customized degree plan that accounts for aligning your goals and desired pace with the timing of when you are starting the degree, program options, and course availability.
Continue teaching at the PK-12 level with enhanced knowledge and skills. You may also pursue a career as an: advanced instructional coach, lead teacher, academic specialist, curriculum coach, curriculum lead, district curriculum administrator or classroom curriculum consultant.
Firms, corporations or organizations employing graduates from our program include Pearson, Kendall Hunt Publishing, Pitsco Education, DEPCO LLC, Oregon Department of Education, multiple school districts, the InterMountain Education Service District in Oregon and more.
Our diverse faculty have many areas of expertise and are made up of a mix of full-time and part-time professors.
No, there is no work experience requirement; however, the program is designed for inservice teachers who have already completed an initial teacher preparation program. You can learn more about our admission policy here.
The program does not offer a virtual open house at this time.
¹High School Teachers. Sept. 4, 2019. Retrieved Sept. 19, 2019, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm
²Postsecondary Teachers. Sept. 4, 2019. Retrieved Sept. 19, 2019, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/postsecondary-teachers.htm
³Instructional Coordinators. Sept. 4, 2019. Retrieved Sept. 19, 2019, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/instructional-coordinators.htm
*In June of 2020 TSPC granted state recognition for EOU to offer the program as an experimental specialization through May 31, 2022.