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    Master of Arts in Education

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    New Brunswick, USMAIn-person
    $46,596.00
    Tuition
    62%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Credits

    Master of Arts in Education at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a 30-credit, in-person MA program based in New Brunswick, US. Tuition is $46,596.

    About the program

    An en route Master of Arts degree awarded to doctoral students in the Ph.D. in Education program at the Rutgers Graduate School of Education after completing 30 credits and passing the qualifying examination.

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Oct 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min The minimum IBT-internet based TOEFL is Writing 22, Speaking 23, Reading 21, Listening 17
    IELTS
    required
    Min An acceptable IELTS score is band 7

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

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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.

    Recommendations

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in Education at Rutgers University-New Brunswick cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Education at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is $46,596 across 30 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in Education at Rutgers University-New Brunswick online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Education at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in Education at Rutgers University-New Brunswick take to complete?
    Master of Arts in Education at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is structured around 30 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Arts in Education at Rutgers University-New Brunswick?
    Master of Arts in Education at Rutgers University-New Brunswick reports an acceptance rate of approximately 62%.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Arts in Education at Rutgers University-New Brunswick?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Arts in Education at Rutgers University-New Brunswick: 12 months OPT (US)