Earn Your Advanced Degree in Education
At Hamline University, we prepare you to become the best educator you can be. Our graduate education programs prepare you to take on the most pressing challenges in the educational landscape. You'll develop the skills and confidence to make a lasting impact on your students and your community.
We offer a variety of flexible graduate programs through in-person, online, and hybrid (blends the best of face-to-face classes with the flexibility and convenience of online coursework) formats. You’ll learn from experienced faculty and gain practical skills you can immediately apply to your career. We also provide a variety of financial aid opportunities, including scholarships, grants, and discounts to help make the cost of your degree affordable. Our programs include:
- Adult Basic Education (Online)
- Master of Education (Online)
- Administrative License (Hybrid)
- Educational Specialist (Hybrid)
- Doctor of Education (Hybrid)
- And more...
Hamline Education Degrees by the Numbers
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1,300
Alumni network
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90%
Of Initial License students receive Hamline scholarships or discounts
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18-24
Months to complete for most programs
At Hamline, you'll find what you need in your career and your classroom. Explore our diverse master's degree programs for educators and find the one that suits your needs. You'll gain practical skills with every course and grow to meet every challenge of today's classrooms.
Build Your Dream Career
- Learn More About Our Programs With our variety of programs and specialties, Hamline will prepare you for your teaching career. Whether it’s in the classroom, or as a principal or superintendent, we’re here to help you succeed.
- Meet Our Outstanding Faculty Our accomplished faculty will guide and mentor you through your educational experience. Learn from their teaching, research, and publishing expertise and succeed.
- See How We Help Make Your Tuition Affordable At Hamline, we know you’re investing in your future. That’s why we offer competitive tuition, scholarships, and assistantships, as well as financial aid, to help you as you take the next step in your journey as an educator.

At Hamline, I had the opportunity to watch some really amazing teachers work. I learned that teaching isn't a 'one size fits all' profession; you can be exactly who you are and bring that into the classroom.
Carlos Stewart '18, Master of Arts in Teaching; Literacy Educator at Hamline Elementary
Why students choose Hamline University.
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Faculty to Push You Further From award-winning authors to education innovators, Hamline has expert professors to challenge and inspire you to accomplish your goals.
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Inclusive Learning Experience We welcome students from all backgrounds and encourage them to reach across boundaries of culture and class to learn, live, and lead together.
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Partnerships to Help You Succeed With deep roots in our community, Hamline offers an education that comes with special advantages, such as tuition discounts.
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We’ll be in touch with more information soon. In the meantime, learn more about us and how we can help you reach your goals. Or if you’re ready to take the next step, we invite you to apply today!
Apply NowBuild Your Dream Career
- Learn More About Our Programs With our variety of programs and specialties, Hamline will prepare you for your teaching career. Whether it’s in the classroom, or as a principal or superintendent, we’re here to help you succeed.
- Meet Our Outstanding Faculty Our accomplished faculty will guide and mentor you through your educational experience. Learn from their teaching, research, and publishing expertise and succeed.
- See How We Help Make Your Tuition Affordable At Hamline, we know you’re investing in your future. That’s why we offer competitive tuition, scholarships, and assistantships, as well as financial aid, to help you as you take the next step in your journey as an educator.
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