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    Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - New Teachers

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    Houston, USMAIn-person1 year
    $59,900.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    30
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - New Teachers at Rice University is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Houston, US. Tuition is $59,900.

    About the program

    Non-thesis master's program that prepares recent college graduates and career changers for secondary school teaching through professional education courses, field-based experiences, and a two-semester supervised teaching internship. Focuses on instructional leadership, digital learning, assessment, diverse learners, and culturally responsive pedagogy.

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    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Oct 15, 2026
    Summer/Fall 2027
    Mar 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min For TOEFL exams taken before January 21, 2026, a score of 90 is required
    IELTS
    required
    Min A minimum score of 7 is required

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $21,780.00
    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 Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - New Teachers at Rice University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - New Teachers at Rice University is $59,900 across 30 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - New Teachers at Rice University online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - New Teachers at Rice University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - New Teachers at Rice University take to complete?
    Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - New Teachers at Rice University is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - New Teachers at Rice University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 GPA or higher
    What work-permit options follow Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - New Teachers at Rice University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - New Teachers at Rice University: 12 months OPT (US)