Overview

The Higher and Postsecondary Education M.Ed. at Columbia University provides an advanced platform for professionals to deepen their intellectual interests and experience-based knowledge. This comprehensive programme is designed to help students situate their practical expertise within the broader landscape of global higher education scholarship and practice.

Students engage with a curriculum that emphasises three primary domains: academic learning and development, organisational processes, and socio-cultural perspectives. By integrating these areas, the programme prepares graduates to address complex challenges in policymaking, curriculum design, and institutional leadership within the postsecondary sector.

Why Higher and Postsecondary Education at Columbia University?

This programme is specifically tailored for applicants who already possess professional experience and wish to further their research and learning. It offers a unique opportunity to transition from practice-based knowledge to a scholarly understanding of the field, supported by the extensive resources of a world-renowned graduate school of education.

The curriculum is structured to provide both breadth and depth, allowing students to develop a specialised concentration in areas such as organisational analysis or civic engagement. Additionally, a limited number of internships may be available, providing students with opportunities to apply their advanced theoretical knowledge in practical, professional settings under faculty guidance.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 19179 per semester
National fee: USD 19179 per semester
Local fee: USD 19179 per semester

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Syllabus

The curriculum requires a minimum of 60 credits, including core subjects and a culminating integrative paper. Modules may include:

Purposes and Policies of Higher Education
Curriculum and Instruction in Higher Education
College and University Organisation and Administration
Financial Administration of Higher Education Institutions
College Teaching and Learning
Theories of Diversity in Higher Education
Literature of Higher Education
College Professoriate
Civic Mission of Higher Education

Careers with Higher and Postsecondary Education

Graduates of this advanced degree typically pursue or enhance their careers in high-level administrative, scholarly, and policy-oriented roles. The programme is particularly suited for those looking to advance in fields such as university administration, educational policymaking, curriculum development, and student development services. By developing a sophisticated understanding of institutional and social frameworks, students are prepared for leadership positions across the diverse landscape of postsecondary education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial administration of higher education institutions
The American college student
Curriculum and instruction in higher education
Purposes and policies of higher education
Theories of diversity in higher education
Observation and supervised fieldwork in higher and postsecondary education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Secondary Education Higher Education View 279 other Masters in Higher Education in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume
Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed
Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)
$75 Application Fee
Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
Academic Writing Sample
Three (3) Letters of Recommendation, two (2) of which should be academic

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

38358 USD / year

≈ 38358 USD / year
Out-of-State

38358 USD / year

≈ 38358 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

38358 USD / year

≈ 38358 USD / year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 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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