Top Online Master's Programs in Educational Technology

Programmatic Accreditation: Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

Avg. Cost per Credit:
In-State | $525
Out-of-State | $1,635

Credits to Graduate: 30 credits (M.Ed.) or 36 credits (MS)

NC State offers two online master's degrees in learning technology: a 30-credit M.Ed. and a 36-credit MS. The M.Ed. focuses on classroom and school-based theories and learning models, while the MS includes a research component. Both programs can prepare future digital leaders and learning professionals. 

Students can emphasize design, digital leadership, or inquiry in their curriculum. Teachers currently licensed in North Carolina to add the technology specialist endorsement to their licenses after completing either program. Each applicant needs a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Programmatic Accreditation: Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

Avg. Cost per Credit:
In-State | $620
Out-of-State | $620

Credits to Graduate: 30

This private university in Ohio offers an online M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction: educational technology. Students take courses such as instructional design for technology integration; organization and transformational change through technology; and social, cultural, and political aspects of technology use in the education of all students. 

The program concludes with a capstone project or a master's thesis. Current Ohio teachers who complete this degree can add the computer/technology endorsement to their state licenses. Ashland does not require GRE scores.

Programmatic Accreditation: Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

Avg. Cost per Credit:
In-State | $458
Out-of-State | $458

Credits to Graduate: 30 credits

Located in Brownsville, Texas, UTRGV provides an online M.Ed. in educational technology to equip K-12, corporate, military, and higher education leaders with the skills to apply modern technology to the classroom.

Each enrollee completes five core courses, five electives, and an internship. Options include the theory and practice of e-learning, along with technology leadership. In addition to the master's degree, UTRGV allows students to pursue one or more certificates in e-learning, technology leadership, or online instructional design. An applicant needs a minimum 3.0 GPA to qualify.

Avg. Cost per Credit:
In-State | $398
Out-of-State | $1,259

Credits to Graduate: 36 credits

Georgia State's MS in instructional design and technology prepares graduates to lead dynamic learning experiences. Course topics include instructional systems theory, learning environments, and various types of media. Each student also completes a three-credit internship.

This four-semester program requires synchronous learning in web conferencing sessions that begin as early as 4:30 a.m. Eastern time. Applicants should submit official transcripts and letters of recommendation. The program does not lead to certification by the Georgia state teacher credentialing agency. 

Avg. Cost per Course:
In-State | $1,260
Out-of-State | $1,260

Credits to Graduate: 30 credits

Students in FSU's M.Ed. concentration in educational technology can employ research-based principles to explore instructional design using technology. The curriculum includes three core courses, two required concentration classes, and several electives. Options include introduction to assistive technology, mathematics instruction with technology, and technology in the second language classroom.

The program does not lead to Massachusetts state educator licensure or endorsement. Graduates may, however, work in K-12, higher education, or corporate training environments. Each candidate must hold a 2.8 or higher GPA and have access to a formal learning environment.

Programmatic Accreditation: Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

Avg. Cost per Semester:
In-State | $5,645
Out-of-State | $8,100

Credits to Graduate: 30 credits

This Indiana, Pennsylvania-based university offers an online MA in education, training, and instructional technology. Students can complete the degree through part-time or full-time enrollment and may study independently online or through synchronous video conferencing. The curriculum covers seven core courses, a research course, and either a thesis or an internship. 

Courses include designing accessible and inclusive instruction, digital pedagogy, and advanced instructional design. Certified Pennsylvania teachers can add an instructional technology specialist endorsement after completing this program. Each applicant must submit official transcripts.

Programmatic Accreditation: Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

Avg. Cost per Credit:
In-State | $499
Out-of-State | $499

Credits to Graduate: 30 credits

Kansas-based OU features an online master's in learning technologies. This degree supports educators who aspire to use high-level teaching methods to make instruction effective and efficient. The curriculum covers 12 credits of core courses and 18 credits of concentration courses, including a practicum.

Students can enroll in games and simulations in education, emerging trends in learning technologies, and teaching and learning at a distance. Applicants need GPAs of 3.0 or higher, and new courses begin every eight weeks.

Programmatic Accreditation: Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

Avg. Cost per Credit:
In-State | $372
Out-of-State | $1,030

Credits to Graduate: 36 credits

FAU's master's degree in instructional technology prepares graduates to implement modern technology in learning-positive environments. Each enrollee completes 15 credits of core courses, six credits in research and statistics, and a nine-credit concentration track in instructional design or educational technology leadership. The program concludes with a field experience in educational technology. 

Graduates may work in higher education, K-12 settings, or corporate training environments. An applicant needs either a GPA of 3.0 or better in all upper-level courses or minimum GRE scores of 154 (verbal) and 144 (quantitative).

Avg. Cost per Credit:
In-State | $533
Out-of-State | $627

Credits to Graduate: 30 credits

As a part of New York's statewide university system, UAlbany offers an online master of science in curriculum development and instructional technology. The program includes courses in educational and social thought, along with human development and learning. 

Each applicant needs a minimum 3.0 GPA. Candidates who hold initial New York state teaching certification should inquire with the state office about how this program may help them obtain state professional teacher certification.

Programmatic Accreditation: Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

Avg. Cost per Credit:
In-State | $499
Out-of-State | $798

Credits to Graduate: 34-36 credits

Students in UND's master of science in instructional design and technology can prepare for careers as training designers and developers. Courses include human performance design, instructional design consulting, and an internship. 

The program offers two options for the concluding project: a master's thesis for prospective Ph.D. students or a scholarly project for future practitioners. Classes meet synchronously in the evenings. Each applicant needs either a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all junior/senior-level courses.