Overview

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Higher Education at University of North Carolina Wilmington is designed for people who wish to enter or advance in administrative or student support roles in colleges and universities. Our program features award-winning faculty with advanced degrees and deep experience in the field.

Key Features

The program curriculum provides social, historical, legal, and developmental perspectives of higher education and college students through applied learning.

Graduates of the program have entered a range of positions across the country, such as academic advising, career advising, international education, and student leadership training, and have also pursued doctoral degrees in top education programs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research in Education

Foundations of Higher Education

Student Development Theory

Critical Issues in Higher Education

Evaluation and Assessment in Higher Education

Legal Issues in Higher Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wilmington, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Official copies of transcripts from each institution you have attended that confirm an undergraduate grade average of “B”(GPA: 3.0) or better. Applications with less than a 3.0 will be considered, but applicants should address any deficiencies in academic coursework in a supplemental letter or essay.

Three recommendations from individuals who can attest to the qualifications of the applicant for admission to this program. At least one recommendation must be from a faculty member who can speak on your ability to perform well at the graduate level is strongly encouraged. Other references should be professional if possible.

Each application must include an essay that identifies a current issue in higher education and discusses potential ways in which the issue can or should be addressed by leaders in the field. Where possible, candidates should discuss how their career goals align with their interests in addressing this issue.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

18870 USD / year

≈ 18870 USD / year
Out-of-State

18870 USD / year

≈ 18870 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

4665 USD / year

≈ 4665 USD / year

Living costs

Wilmington

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Credits

Delivered

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Living costs

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Financing

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