Nov 12, 2025  
ACE Catalog - Volume 64 
  
ACE Catalog - Volume 64

Total Cost of Attendance



Doctoral Programs Tuition and Fees

Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction
Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education

Ed.D. in Instructional Technology
Ed.D. in Leadership
Ed.D. in Literacy
Ed.D. in Nursing Education 
Ed.D. in Public Health Education
Ed.D. in Second Language Instruction
Ed.D. in Special Education
Total Cost of Attendance $24,810.00
Tuition Non-Refundable Fees Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour $306.00 Technology and Library $3,776.00 Dissertation/Research (6 courses) x $200.00 each  $1,200.00
Total Credits in Program 64      Application $100.00 Student Teaching N/A
Total Tuition $19,584.00 Program Conferral $150.00    

 

Ed.S. or ABD to Ed.D. Pathway Option for the Following Programs
Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction
Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education

Ed.D. in Instructional Technology
Ed.D. in Leadership
Ed.D. in Literacy

Ed.D. in Nursing Education 
Ed.D. in Public Health Education
Ed.D. in Second Language Instruction
Ed.D. in Special Education
Total Cost of Attendance $14,955.00
Tuition Non-Refundable Fees Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour $306.00 Technology and Library $2,183.00 Dissertation/Research (6 courses) x $200 each $1,200.00
Total Credits in Program 37      Application $100.00 Student Teaching N/A
Total Tuition $11,322.00 Program Conferral $150.00    

 

Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction
​Ed.S. in Early Childhood Education

Ed.S. in Instructional Technology
Ed.S. in Leadership
Ed.S. in Literacy
Ed.S. in Nursing Education 
Ed.S. in Public Health Education
Ed.S. in Second Language Instruction
Ed.S. in Special Education
Total Cost of Attendance $12,660.00
Tuition Non-Refundable Fees Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour $306.00 Technology and Library $2,006.00 Capstone or Dissertation N/A
Total Credits in Program 34      Application $100.00 Student Teaching N/A
Total Tuition $10,404.00 Program Conferral $150.00    

 

Master Programs Tuition and Fees

RN to MSN

Total Cost of Attendance $19,775.00
Tuition Non-Refundable Fees Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour $355.00 Technology and Library N/A Grant per Credit N/A
Total Credits in Program 55    Application $50.00 Student Teaching N/A
Total Tuition $19,525.00 Program Conferral $200 ($100 for each conferral)    
NOTE *RN to BSN Alumni are not eligible for the grant as they will receive 6 credits towards program completion.
*Students receiving an RN to MSN scholarship will be required to pay a $200 RN to MSN Student Deposit.  This non-refundable deposit will be applied to the BSN and MSN conferral fees.

 

BSN to MSN

Total Cost of Attendance $11,930.00
Tuition Non-Refundable Fees Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour $515.00 Technology and Library N/A Grant per Credit $135.00*
Total Credits in Program 31    Application $50.00 Student Teaching N/A
Total Tuition $11,780.00 Program Conferral $100.00    
NOTE *RN to BSN Alumni are not eligible for the grant as they will receive 6 credits towards program completion.

 


M.A. in Elementary Teaching
M.A. in Secondary Teaching

 
Total Cost of Attendance $10,976.00
Tuition Non-Refundable Fees Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour $235.00 Technology and Library $1,836.00 Capstone or Dissertation N/A
Total Credits in Program 34      Application $50.00 Student Teaching $1,000.00
Total Tuition $7,990.00 Program Conferral $100.00    

 

Master’s in Healthcare Administration

Total Cost of Attendance $10,554.00
Tuition Non-Refundable Fees Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour $235.00 Technology and Library $1,944.00 Capstone or Dissertation N/A
Total Credits in Program 36      Application $50.00 Student Teaching N/A
Total Tuition $8,460.00 Program Conferral $100.00    

 

M.Ed. in Biology Education
M.Ed. in Chemistry Education
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
M.Ed. in Educational Business Administration
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
M.Ed. in Educational Technology (currently not enrolling)
M.Ed. in Elementary Education
M.Ed. in English Education
M.Ed. in History Education

M.Ed. in Instructional Design and Educational Technology
M.Ed. in Math Education
M.Ed. in Special Education

Total Cost of Attendance $9,976.00
Tuition Non-Refundable Fees Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour $235.00 Technology and Library $1,836.00 Capstone or Dissertation N/A
Total Credits in Program 34      Application $50.00 Student Teaching N/A
Total Tuition $7,990.00 Program Conferral $100.00    

 

Master’s in Public Health

Total Cost of Attendance $9,687.00
Tuition Non-Refundable Fees Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour $235.00 Technology and Library $1,782.00 Capstone or Dissertation N/A
Total Credits in Program 33     Application $50.00 Student Teaching N/A
Total Tuition $7,755.00 Program Conferral $100.00    

 

Master’s in Business Administration
M.Ed. in Adult Education and Training
M.Ed. in Advanced Studies
M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education

M.Ed. in Health and Wellness Education
M.Ed. in Higher Education
M.Ed. in Instructional Coaching and Teacher Leadership

M.Ed. in Instructional Design and Technology (currently not enrolling)
M.Ed. in Integrated Curriculum

M.Ed. in Literacy
M.Ed. in Sociology Education
M.Ed. in STEM Education
M.Ed. in Teaching English Learners
M.S. in Organizational Leadership

Total Cost of Attendance $9,109.00
Tuition Non-Refundable Fees Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour $235.00 Technology and Library $1,674.00 Capstone or Dissertation N/A
Total Credits in Program 31      Application $50.00 Student Teaching N/A
Total Tuition $7,285.00 Program Conferral $100.00    

 

M.Ed. in STEM Education (NISE route)*

Total Cost of Attendance $8,000.00
Tuition Non-Refundable Fees Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour $235.00 Technology and Library $1,350.00 Capstone or Dissertation N/A
Total Credits in Program 25      Application $50.00 Student Teaching N/A
Total Tuition $5,875.00 Program Conferral $100.00 NISE Courses $625.00

NOTE *6 credits taken through Accelerate Learning/National Institute for STEM Education (NISE) and 25 credits taken through ACE.

 

M.B.A. for Graduates of the Master of Science in Nursing with a Focus of Study in Nursing Administration

Total Cost of Attendance $5,641.00
Tuition Non-Refundable Fees Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour $235.00 Technology and Library $1,026.00 Capstone or Dissertation N/A
Total Credits in Program 19      Application $50.00 Student Teaching N/A
Total Tuition $4,465.00 Program Conferral $100.00 N  

 

Multiple Degree Pathways Tuition and Fees

M.Ed. in Elementary Education for graduates of M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction for graduates of M.Ed. in Elementary Education

Total Cost of Attendance $5,641.00
Tuition Non-Refundable Fees Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour $235.00 Technology and Library $1,026.00 Capstone or Dissertation N/A
Total Credits in Program 19      Application $50.00 Student Teaching N/A
Total Tuition $4,465.00 Program Conferral $100.00    

 

M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction for graduates of M.Ed. in Educational Leadership

Total Cost of Attendance $4,774.00
Tuition Non-Refundable Fees Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour $235.00 Technology and Library $864.00 Capstone or Dissertation N/A
Total Credits in Program 16      Application $50.00 Student Teaching N/A
Total Tuition $3,760.00 Program Conferral $100.00    

 

Bachelor Programs Tuition and Fees

RN to BSN

Total Cost of Attendance $11,550.00
Tuition Non-Refundable Fees Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour $380.00 Technology and Library N/A Capstone or Dissertation N/A
Total Credits in Program 30     Application $50.00 Student Teaching N/A
Total Tuition $11,400 Program Conferral $100.00    

 

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Leadership
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration

Total Cost of Attendance $10,014.00
Tuition Non-Refundable Fees Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour $215.00 Technology and Library $2,124.00 Capstone or Dissertation N/A
Total Credits in Program 36      Application $50.00 Student Teaching N/A
Total Tuition $7,740.00 Program Conferral $100.00    

 

Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies

Total Cost of Attendance $8,370.00
Tuition Non-Refundable Fees Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour $215.00 Technology and Library $1,770.00 Capstone or Dissertation N/A
Total Credits in Program 30     Application $50.00 Student Teaching N/A
Total Tuition $6,450.00 Program Conferral $100.00    

 

Certificate Programs Tuition and Fees

Doctoral Level

Certificate in Advance Graduate Study

Total Cost of Attendance  $11,200.00
Tuition Non-Refundable Fees Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour $306.00 Technology and Library $1,770.00 Capstone or Dissertation N/A
Total Credits in Program 30      Application $100.00 Student Teaching N/A
Total Tuition $9,180.00 Program Conferral $150.00    

Masters Level

Certificate in Transition to Teaching - Elementary Education

Total Cost of Attendance $8,086.00
Tuition Non-Refundable Fees Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour $235.00 Technology and Library $1,296.00 Capstone or Dissertation N/A
Total Credits in Program 24      Application $50.00 Student Teaching $1,000.00
Total Tuition $5,640.00 Program Conferral $100.00    

 

Certificate in Transition to Teaching in Special Education

Total Cost of Attendance $7,219.00
Tuition Non-Refundable Fees Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour $235.00 Technology and Library $1,134.00 Capstone or Dissertation N/A
Total Credits in Program 21      Application $50.00 Student Teaching $1,000.00
Total Tuition $4,935.00 Program Conferral $100.00    

 

Certificate in Transition to Teaching - Secondary Education

Total Cost of Attendance $6,352.00
Tuition Non-Refundable Fees Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour $235.00 Technology and Library $972.00 Capstone or Dissertation N/A
Total Credits in Program 18      Application $50.00 Student Teaching $1,000.00
Total Tuition $4,230.00 Program Conferral $100.00    

 

Certificate in Principal Preparation

Total Cost of Attendance $6,219.00
Tuition Non-Refundable Fees Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour $235.00 Technology and Library $1,134.00 Capstone or Dissertation N/A
Total Credits in Program 21     Application $50.00 Student Teaching N/A
Total Tuition $4,935.00 Program Conferral $100.00    

 

Certificate in Adult Education and Training
Certificate in Content Area Instruction

Certificate in Higher Education (currently not enrolling)
Certificate in Instructional Coaching and Teacher Leadership

Certificate in Texas Educational Leadership
Illinois Certificate in English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education

Total Cost of Attendance $5,352.00
Tuition Non-Refundable Fees Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour $235.00 Technology and Library $972.00 Capstone or Dissertation N/A
Total Credits in Program 18      Application $50.00 Student Teaching N/A
Total Tuition $4,230.00 Program Conferral $100.00    

 

Certificate in Teaching English Learners

Total Cost of Attendance $4,774.00
Tuition Non-Refundable Fees Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour $235.00 Technology and Library $864.00 Capstone or Dissertation N/A
Total Credits in Program 16    Application $50.00 Student Teaching N/A
Total Tuition $3,760.00 Program Conferral $100.00    

 

Bachelors Level

Public Health and Health Leadership

Total Cost of Attendance  $2,566.00
Tuition Non-Refundable Fees Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour $215.00 Technology and Library $531.00 Capstone or Dissertation N/A
Total Credits in Program 9      Application $50.00 Student Teaching N/A
Total Tuition $1,935.00 Program Conferral $50.00    

 

Micro-Credential Programs Tuition and Fees

Masters Level

Early Childhood Special Education
Learning Behavior Specialist I

Total Cost of Attendance $3,568.00
Tuition Non-Refundable Fees Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour $235.00 Technology and Library $648.00 Capstone or Dissertation N/A
Total Credits in Program 12     Application $50.00 Student Teaching N/A
Total Tuition $2,820.00 Program Conferral $50.00    

Bachelors Level

Public Health and Health Leadership

Total Cost of Attendance  $2,566.00
Tuition Non-Refundable Fees Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour $215.00 Technology and Library $531.00 Capstone or Dissertation N/A
Total Credits in Program 9      Application $50.00 Student Teaching N/A
Total Tuition $1,935.00 Program Conferral $50.00    

 

Right to Modify Tuition
American College of Education reserves the right to adjust tuition and fees at any time with prior notice to current students. 

Estimated Value
All values shown are an estimated value of the cost of tuition and fees. Actual amounts may vary depending on the number of transfer credits applied to the selected program hours, the pace and satisfactory completion of the selected program, the receipt of scholarship or grant amounts, or adjustments to tuition or fees as described in the Catalog Right to Modify Tuition section.  State sales or use tax will apply where required by law.