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College of Education & Liberal Arts

MEd in Higher Education

Cultivate the Success of Adult Learners with the MEd in Higher Education

Discover how to create positive learning environments and rich experiences for college-level students through WilmU’s accredited master’s degree in Higher Education, designed with optimal flexibility and options for personalization.


Strong Foundational Core Plus Your Choice of Concentration

The core of this higher education master’s degree is a 15-credit certificate in Foundations of Higher Education, emphasizing research-based best practices. You can pair it with one or more 15-credit certificates in a concentration of your choice: Teaching, Student Affairs, or Administration. The program culminates in a three-credit capstone project.

Hands-On Learning to Build Your Resumé and Professional Network

Each concentration within the MEd in Higher Education features an immersive three-credit field experience that allows you to build partnerships while engaging in leadership-style, supervised experiences in an area of your choice. You will assemble a professional portfolio with tangible assets showcasing your experiences, growth, and reflections.

A Flexible MEd that Accommodates Your Schedule

WilmU's Higher Education master's degree program let's you advance your education while working full time. Choose between hybrid or 100% online options to suit your needs. Seven-week course options provide added schedule flexibility.


Choose from three concentrations, based on your career goals:

  • Teaching in Higher Education
  • Student Affairs in Higher Education
  • Administration in Higher Education
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Finish your MEd in as little as 14 months.
11 courses
33 total credits

$1,536 per course

Cost of a typical 3-credit course taken at our
Brandywine or online. Wilmington University tuition is based on cost-per-credit.
You only pay for the courses you need to complete your MEd in Higher Education degree.

WilmU Industry and Career Outlook

Graduates of WilmU College of Education programs are well-prepared for their careers.

13% Job Growth

800+ Annual Openings

$58.12 Median Hourly Earnings


Through expert instruction and hands-on experiences, this career-oriented MEd in Higher Education prepares students to be engaged leaders in post-secondary education whether their role is teaching, administration or student services.— Dr. Jenine Buchanan, Program Chair
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