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    Student Development (MEd)

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    Amherst, USMEdIn-person2 years
    $75,582.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    36
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Student Development (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a 36-credit, 2-year, in-person MEd program based in Amherst, US. Tuition is $75,582.

    About the program

    As a master's student in Higher Education, you'll immerse yourself in the scholarship of the field while preparing for a career in university and college administration. We cast a wide net in our coursework, examining foundational writing and leading research in higher education as well as delving into associated work in sociology, psychology, history, and economics.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 80
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $31,865.00
    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 Student Development (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Student Development (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $75,582 across 36 required credits.
    Is Student Development (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst online or in-person?
    Student Development (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is offered in-person.
    How long does Student Development (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst take to complete?
    Student Development (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is structured around 2 years and 36 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Student Development (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
    Post-completion work rights for Student Development (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst: 12 months OPT (US)