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    Adult Education (M.Ed.)

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    University Park, USMEdOnline1 year
    $31,110.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    30
    Credits
    $65.00
    App fee

    Adult Education (M.Ed.) at The Pennsylvania State University is a 30-credit, 1-year, online MEd program based in University Park, US. Tuition is $31,110.

    About the program

    The program develops skills in adult learning theories for working with adult learners in corporate, nonprofit, higher education, medical education, and community settings. It covers teaching and learning, curriculum and instructional design, program planning and administration, and program evaluation, with options in global online distance education and medical and health professions.

    Focus: coursework
    QS World University Rankings 2026: 82 | US News #45 Best Education Schools
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $20,000.00
    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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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Adult Education (M.Ed.) at The Pennsylvania State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Adult Education (M.Ed.) at The Pennsylvania State University is $31,110 across 30 required credits.
    Is Adult Education (M.Ed.) at The Pennsylvania State University online or in-person?
    Adult Education (M.Ed.) at The Pennsylvania State University is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Adult Education (M.Ed.) at The Pennsylvania State University take to complete?
    Adult Education (M.Ed.) at The Pennsylvania State University is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Adult Education (M.Ed.) at The Pennsylvania State University?
    Per the program's published guidance: junior/senior grade point average of 2.70 (on a 4.00 scale)
    What work-permit options follow Adult Education (M.Ed.) at The Pennsylvania State University?
    Post-completion work rights for Adult Education (M.Ed.) at The Pennsylvania State University: 12 months OPT (US)