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    Online Master of Science in Educational Studies

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    West Lafayette, USMSEdOnline20 months
    $16,890.00
    Tuition
    over 20mo
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Online Master of Science in Educational Studies at Purdue University West Lafayette is a 30-credit, 20-month, online MSEd program based in West Lafayette, US. Tuition is $16,890.

    About the program

    Program for K-12 teachers pursuing school administration, coordinated with Indiana Building Level Administrator license requirements. Includes 21 credits of licensure coursework over three semesters plus research methodology and electives.

    Focus: coursework
    US News Best Online Master's in Education #13 (2026)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Aug 1, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Purdue OGSPS English proficiency requirements: TOEFL iBT writing 18, speaking 18, listening 14, reading 19; minimum overall iBT score 80‡ (for exams taken before January 21, 2026). (Also lists TOEFL iBT requirements for exams taken on/after Jan 21, 2026 and includes section minimums.)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min OGSPS IELTS Academic minimums: reading 6.5, listening 6.0, speaking 6.0, writing 5.5; minimum overall required for admission 6.5.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $12,820.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Online Master of Science in Educational Studies at Purdue University West Lafayette cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Online Master of Science in Educational Studies at Purdue University West Lafayette is $16,890 across 30 required credits.
    Is Online Master of Science in Educational Studies at Purdue University West Lafayette online or in-person?
    Online Master of Science in Educational Studies at Purdue University West Lafayette is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Online Master of Science in Educational Studies at Purdue University West Lafayette take to complete?
    Online Master of Science in Educational Studies at Purdue University West Lafayette is structured around 20 months and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Online Master of Science in Educational Studies at Purdue University West Lafayette?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)
    What work-permit options follow Online Master of Science in Educational Studies at Purdue University West Lafayette?
    Post-completion work rights for Online Master of Science in Educational Studies at Purdue University West Lafayette: 12 months OPT (US)