Go Further in Your Education Career with a Master’s Degree
What’s the next chapter in your professional story? With Arcadia University, you can transform your career goals into a reality in as little as one year with a fully online Master of Education degree. Each of Arcadia’s online Master of Education programs is designed to elevate your professional potential and provide the credential you need to become a trusted leader in education. Are you ready to write your next chapter?
- Master’s degree graduates typically earn $12,688 more annually than those who only complete a bachelor’s degree1
- Those who complete graduate education have one of the lowest unemployment rates in the United States1
- Arcadia’s Office of Career Education offers career placement support after graduation
Explore Arcadia’s Online Master of Education Degrees
Arcadia offers two online Master of Education programs, allowing you to gain the credential you need for the education career you want.
- $22,950
- 30 credits total
- Complete in 1 year
Advance as a leader in education with Arcadia’s online Master of Education in Educational Leadership program. You’ll build skills for resolving organizational challenges and creating programs and policies that contribute to learning success. You may also choose a certification track to prepare for the Pennsylvania Principal K-12 certification.
- $25,245-$42,075
- 33-55 credits total
- Complete in as little as 1 year
Become a learning advocate with the online Master of Education in Special Education degree. You’ll learn to design data-driven, evidence-based, and inclusive instructional techniques to address the specific needs of diverse learners. You may also choose a certification track to prepare for the Pennsylvania PK-12 Special Education teaching certification. The literacy coursework in the program has been recognized as meeting the standards of The International Dyslexia Association.
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A university that celebrates authenticity, is among the best in the country in study abroad, and is a leader in justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Arcadia’s supportive community and quality academic programs help guide students toward career success and fulfillment.
Request InfoImprove Your Future Through Online Learning
Arcadia University’s online learning platform allows you to study on your time, virtually meet with instructors when it’s convenient, and complete your education at a pace that fits your schedule. Your degree and the career you want are both within reach.
Choose a Master of Education Program Designed for Excellence
Arcadia’s online Master of Education programs are recognized for quality, affordability, and excellence.
- Arcadia University – The Princeton Review, Ranked Among Best in the Mid-Atlantic, 2025
- Arcadia University – U.S. News & World Report, Top Regional Universities in the North, 2025

In-Demand Education Careers
Each of Arcadia’s online education graduate programs is designed to strengthen your skills and provide the credential you need to make a positive impact in the lives of your students.
In-Demand Careers for Education Leaders
- School superintendent
- Elementary, middle, and high school principal
- Postsecondary school administrator
- Special education teacher
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Career Outlook. “Education Pays, 2023.” Retrieved January 30, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.