Overview

Key facts

The Higher and Postsecondary Education MEd program from Arizona State University develops leaders who have a strong understanding of the theory and practice of higher education administration, possess the capacity to analyze issues confronting contemporary colleges and universities and apply expertise in designing innovative solutions in administrative decision-making. The goal of this program is to provide graduates with a better understanding of the challenges that face contemporary colleges and universities and to prepare them to succeed in environments that demand innovation, excellence, inclusion and collaboration. Students will have the opportunity to make a local impact to support the success of higher education in the state of Arizona.

Career Opportunities

Students gain skills in analyzing issues in higher education, working with diverse stakeholders, conducting research and making data-driven decisions, which prepare them to expand or pursue administrative roles at colleges and universities.

Career examples include:

college program director

student affairs leader

student life leader

student services staff

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Practicum in Higher Education

Applied Inquiry

Student Development Theory

Leadership in Higher Education

Law of Higher Education

Higher Education Finance & Budgeting

Organizational Theory in Higher Education

The American Community College

Diversity in Higher Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

More details

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Tempe, United States
Phoenix, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College.

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree, in any field, from a regionally accredited institution.

Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum of 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.

graduate admission application and application fee

official transcripts

three letters of recommendation

personal statement

resume

proof of English language proficiency

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

30348 USD / year

≈ 30348 USD / year
Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

≈ 27810 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12940 USD / year

≈ 12940 USD / year

Additional Details

Online tuition: $10,890/ year

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 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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