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7 Best Online Higher Education Degree Programs for 2024

Explore our selection of 7 premier online Higher Education degree programs for 2024, designed for students seeking to advance their knowledge and skills on a flexible schedule.

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M.Ed. in Educational Leadership - Higher Education Concentration

Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Education

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Online

United States of America (USA)

Education, Higher Education, Educational Leadership

Master's Degree

The higher education administration concentration of the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership program is a 30-credit-hour program designed to prepare leaders in postsecondary settings. Students will learn to lead in areas such as academic advising, athletics, support, and enrollment services. The curriculum includes content related to crisis leadership, funding, under-prepared and/or under-resourced students, and the growing need for greater diversity, equity, and inclusion of all stakeholders.

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1 Year 6 Months

Master of Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs Online

Saint Martin’s University

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Online

United States of America (USA)

Education, Educational Technology, Higher Education

Master's Degree

The Master of Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs (MED-HESA) at Saint Martin's brings our Benedictine values-based approach to student services/student affairs work on college and university campuses. We aim to challenge and support the next generation of scholar-practitioners in the field of higher education and student affairs.

English

Doctor of Education

Southern Wesleyan University

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Online

United States of America (USA)

Education, Higher Education, Pedagogy

Doctor of Education (EdD)

You got into education to make a difference, and that’s been driving you ever since. You worked hard to earn your Master’s, but now you’re looking to make an even more significant impact on a wider scale.

English

Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) of Leadership and Higher Education

St. Edward's University

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Online

United States of America (USA)

Education, Higher Education

Doctor of Education (EdD)

The online Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) of Leadership and Higher Education is designed to provide the skills and experience required for success in the rapidly changing world of higher education administration. Completed in as little as 39 months, students in this program gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities to identify critical issues facing today’s higher education institutions and examine and define approaches to address those challenges creatively comprehensively.

English

Doctorate of Education - Higher Education

Concordia University – Portland Online

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Online

United States of America (USA)

Education, Higher Education

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

This fully online Doctoral degree program prepares candidates for leadership and teaching roles across the post-secondary education sector. This three year accredited Ed.D. program consists of courses

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3 Years

MA Higher Education

Caldwell University Online

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Online

United States of America (USA)

Education, Higher Education

Master of Arts (MA)

The Master of Arts in Higher Education prepares passionate higher education professionals looking to advance their careers with a graduate degree in leadership and administration positions.

English

1 Year

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Educational Administration

Selinus University of Sciences and Literature

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Online

United Kingdom, Italy

Education, Higher Education, Educational Leadership, Management, Public Administration

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

This programme is primarily for teachers and school administrators and is designed to help candidates develop and implement three original solutions for decision-making, leadership, human resource management, teacher assessment, organization and public relations.

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2 Years

Higher Education, Online

Higher Education is a field of study that focuses on the policies, practices, and theories related to post-secondary education. Students in this field explore topics such as educational leadership, student affairs, curriculum development, and institutional management. Graduates often pursue careers in academia, administration, policy-making, and student services within colleges and universities.

Earning a degree through online study offers flexibility, allowing students to balance education with work or personal commitments. Online programs often provide access to a diverse range of courses and resources, enabling students to learn at their own pace. Additionally, online degrees can be more cost-effective, eliminating the need for commuting or relocating for studies.