Master of Arts in Art Education
A degree designed for art teachers by art teachers with relevant coursework that translates directly into your art room.
- 100% online: no travel required
- Work at your own pace: graduate in 18–24 months
- Complete program cost: $15,064 including tuition and fees
A Program Optimized for Working Art Teachers
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Start Anytime
New students are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply today and kick off your degree with courses starting every month.
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Flexible Degree Timeline
Most students graduate in 18–24 months, but you can create your own timeline. Complete your degree in one year, or take the full five years. It’s up to you!
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Relevant Coursework
Assignments are engaging and relevant—you can take what you learn today back to your students and art room tomorrow!
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A Degree That Pays for Itself
At half the cost of comparable graduate programs, earn your degree and increase your earning potential without breaking the bank.
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Work Anytime, Anywhere
Coursework is online with weekly deadlines but no required login times.
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Support Beyond the Course
Find community with fellow art educators, responsive advisors, top faculty from across the country, and expert research and writing specialists.
Explore the Program
Selecting a master’s degree program is a big decision. Find support at every stage of the journey with these resources created to help you make the best decision to achieve your goals.
Program Overview
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Apply in 3 Easy Steps
Explore an application designed for art teachers. Most students finish the online application in a couple of hours.
LEARN MOREEducation Pays for Itself
Calculate how fast you’ll see a return on your investment. A higher degree is often a requirement for salary advancement.
Do the MathTuition Reimbursement
More than 60% of employers offer tuition assistance. Learn how to apply and use this benefit.
watch nowA Community of Art Teachers
Connect with fellow art teachers outside of class, in the virtual student union, or on Instagram with #AOEUStudent.
get supportCurate Your Master’s Degree
Each course is designed for art teachers by art teachers. With over 20 elective options, your degree can reflect your unique professional goals, art room, and students.
Faculty With Real-World Art Teaching Experience
Dr. Alyson Pouls, PhD
“I thrive on helping art teachers bring rigor, creativity, and empathy in their classrooms to inspire their own students to embrace art and creativity.”
Chicago, Illinois
Dr. Wynita Harmon, EdD
“I enjoy knowing that my impact is helping shape their classroom practice, which in turn helps students all around the world.”
Dallas, Texas
Jennifer Borel, MA
“I build community in my online courses so students feel more connected to each other, the subject matter, and the course experience.”
Kansas City, Kansas
Learn More and Earn More
Earning a graduate degree is an investment of both time and money. At $15,064 for the entire Master of Arts in Art Education degree, the program is less than half the cost of comparable graduate degrees.* You can earn a degree and may be able to increase your earning potential without breaking the bank.
Over 80% of AOEU students are working toward salary advancement. How much more could you be earning?
*Education Data Initiative 2021
Navigate Your State’s Requirements to Achieve Your Goals
Art teachers across the United States and around the world are enrolled at The Art of Education University. Navigate the United States’ requirements and find a clear path to reach your career goals.
Accreditation You Can Trust
The Art of Education University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) as a recognized accrediting agency and recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
