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Online Higher Education

Online Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Advance your career.
UToledo’s online master’s program in higher education is designed for professionals already working in two- and four-year college settings, as well as individuals interested in starting administrative or professional staff careers in these settings.

Advance your career.
UToledo’s online master’s program in higher education is designed for professionals already working in two- and four-year college settings, as well as individuals interested in starting administrative or professional staff careers in these settings.

Online Higher Education Master's Degree Overview

The University of Toledo’s 100% online master’s degree program in higher education is geared toward professionals working in colleges and universities and individuals interested in pursuing careers in these settings.

Our master's program offers a cohort focusing on higher education administration to help students develop a deep understanding of two- and four-year colleges. It prepares them for entry- and mid-level positions in administration and professional staff roles. 

Cohorts start every year in the fall. Students without full-time work experience take a practicum course to gain work experience in a college or university near them.

Request more information about UToledo’s online Higher Education program. 

Online Higher Education Master's Degree Highlights

Flexibility. Distance learners in UToledo’s online master’s degree program take one eight-week course at a time as they complete the 30-credit-hour degree. Out-of-state students pay a surcharge of just $5 per credit hour.  

Quality Matters. All UToledo higher education graduate faculty are Quality Matters-certified in online instruction.  


Career Opportunities

Post-secondary education administrators work in colleges, universities, community colleges, and technical and trade schools; employment is projected to grow 7 percent from 2018 to 2028, faster than the average for all occupations.


Online Higher Education Master's Degree Plan of Study

The 30-credit hour program curriculum consists of 10 courses.

  • HED 6010 History of Higher Education
  • HED 6510 American College Student
  • HED 6640 Governance and Administration in Higher Education
  • HED 6570 Research in Higher Education
  • HED 6530 Theories of Student Development
  • HED 6770 Evaluation and Outcomes Assessment
  • HED 5900 Diversity Leadership
  • HED 6730 Legal Aspects of Higher Education
  • HED 6700 Finance of Higher Education
  • HED 6850 Critical Issues (in higher education administration) or HED 6940 Master's Practicum 

Research Opportunities

UToledo encourages our graduate students to present, write and publish. Funds are available to help pay for travel to conferences.


Add a Certificate

The certificate in Higher Education Administration is designed for students interested in studying institutional administration and higher education learning environments. The course focuses on the administration, governance and operation of institutions of higher education, as well as student growth and the creation of beneficial learning environments for all members of the academic community.

The certificate is a 12-semester hour program. It is available to students from any major, and courses may be included as part of a master's program with the approval of the faculty advisor. All coursework is completed online.


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Online Higher Education Master's Degree

6 semesters

Program Availability

 100% Online
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OUT-OF-STATE TUITION DISCOUNT RATE

This 100% online degree program qualifies non-Ohio residents to pay in-state tuition rates with a $5 per credit hour surcharge.

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