Find the Online Program That Fits Your Goals
Keep learning and move your career forward with flexible, 100% online options from Education at Illinois.
Whether you want to earn an advanced degree, build expertise in a specific area or continue your professional learning, the College of Education offers options for different goals and levels of commitment. Choose from doctoral and master's degrees, graduate certificates, endorsements, microcredentials and open content programs—all designed to make high-quality learning accessible wherever you are.
Explore the options below and compare credit hours or professional development hours, tuition and fees and program types to find the path that fits your goals.
Online Doctor of Education
Build advanced expertise to address complex challenges in education.
64 credit hours
$35,520 total program tuition and fees
Online Master's in Education
Expand your knowledge and skills to support your professional goals in as little as 18 months.
32 credit hours
$17,760 total program tuition and fees
Graduate Certificates
Develop focused expertise with a graduate-level credential.
12–37 credit hours
Total program tuition and fees vary
Endorsements
Build specialized knowledge for new responsibilities in education.
12–16 credit hours
Total program tuition and fees vary
Microcredential
Build focused expertise with a digital credential for Illinois pre-service and in-service educators who have a Professional Educator License (PEL). Completed microcredentials are attached to your PEL.
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) vary by microcredential
Costs vary by microcredential
Information Sessions
If you are interested in any of our programs, you can check out our program information sessions on our YouTube channel.Open Content Programs
Build knowledge and skills through self-paced, non-credit professional learning.
Non-credit programs
Costs vary by program
Questions About Online Programs?
Have questions about programs, applications or online learning at Education at Illinois? The Office of Online Programs can help you find the information you need.
Ask Eddie, the College of Education chatbot, or email onlineprograms@education.illinois.edu for assistance.