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    Education, MA

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    Irvine, USMESOnline14 months
    $59,860.00
    Tuition
    over 14mo
    $155.00
    App fee

    Education, MA at University of California-Irvine is a 14-month, online MES program based in Irvine, US. Tuition is $59,860.

    About the program

    Prepares students to apply AI and learning analytics to improve learning outcomes. Combines education research, data science, and practical application, covering learning analytics concepts, statistical modeling, data visualization, machine learning in education, and issues of equity, privacy, and ethics.

    Focus: coursework
    US News #18 (overall school)

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    Deadlines

    Summer 2027
    Feb 20, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min An overall minimum score of 80 (traditional scale) or 4 (new scale, starting January 2026)
    IELTS
    required
    Min An overall minimum score of 7 for admission, with a score of no less than 6 on any individual module

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $29,479.00
    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 Education, MA at University of California-Irvine cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Education, MA at University of California-Irvine is $59,860.
    Is Education, MA at University of California-Irvine online or in-person?
    Education, MA at University of California-Irvine is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Education, MA at University of California-Irvine take to complete?
    Education, MA at University of California-Irvine is structured around 14 months.
    What GPA is required for Education, MA at University of California-Irvine?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 GPA
    What work-permit options follow Education, MA at University of California-Irvine?
    Post-completion work rights for Education, MA at University of California-Irvine: 12 months OPT (US)