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Top Online Teaching Schools

Accredited Teaching Colleges & Universities

The following online teaching schools, colleges, and universities offer a wide selection of online teaching degree programs for both the aspiring teacher and for current teachers needing to complete master's degrees for professional development and advancement.  Only accredited online teaching schools are reviewed.

Top Online Teaching Schools

West Virginia University has an outstanding selection of online teaching and education degree programs. Programs that be completed 100% online include Master of Arts in Elementary Education, Master of Science in Secondary Education, Master of Arts in Special Education, and Master of Science in School Health Education.

The Ashford University experience provides: Engaging curricula -Pursue a course of study that covers the full spectrum of modern knowledge – from eMarketing and Cognitive Studies to Sustainable Enterprise Management. Modern digital tools -Many courses offer ways to study, learn, and share from a suite of digital materials. Plus you can keep in touch with professors and classmates while you’re on-the-go with the Ashford Mobile app. Vibrant community -The Ashford student body is a diverse family where everyone is welcome. Students, faculty, and alumni interact and support each other from across the country and the world. Social media allows everyone in the Ashford community to connect and network whenever you wish. Cherished tradition -Ashford University is the perfect blend of tradition with 21st century vision. Commencement ceremonies are one important tradition at Ashford, when the campus in Clinton, Iowa welcomes thousands of students from across the country to receive their diplomas in person. Help define the modern college experience. Join Ashford University. Enroll today. ~~ Ashford Mission: To provide accessible, affordable, innovative, high-quality learning opportunities and degree programs that meet the diverse needs of individuals pursuing integrity in their lives, professions and communities.

Ashford University® is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. (www.ncahlc.org).

Grand Canyon University offers one of the best selection of education and teaching degree programs online with over 30 different degree programs to choose from. Their programs for teachers include B.S. in Elementary Education, B.S. in Secondary Education, M.A. in Teaching and Teacher Leadership, M.Ed. in Secondary Ed., and M.Ed. in Special Ed. just to name a few.

Capella University provides a variety of teaching and education related degree programs for both aspiring and current teachers. They offer education degrees in K-12 Teaching, Higher Education, Adult Education, as well as post-masters certificate programs. Earn a Ph.D, Ed.D, Ed.S, or M.S. in Education from the comfort of your home.

Strayer University offers Master of Education degrees for both active teachers and for those looking to change to a career in teaching and education. Programs in include Master of Education in Educational Management and Master of Education in Technology in Education.

Kaplan University offers an online Graduate School of Education that allows current teachers to meet professional development requirements from home. Also great for career changers looking to become an elementary or high school teacher. For aspiring teachers, Kaplan offers an accelerated bachelors to M.A. in Teaching and Learning.