WGU SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Become a Leader in Education Technology and Instructional Design

Scholarships Available

The Careers in Learning Scholarship is available for aspiring candidates, valued at up
to $4,000.

Build the Next Generation of Your Industry’s Workforce

With your Master of Education in Education Technology and Instructional Design from WGU, you’ll elevate your career while shaping the future of your field.

Gain skills that capitalize on your expertise and teach you to create immersive and engaging educational experiences in the corporate classroom and beyond.

This new degree program replaces our current M.Ed. Instructional Design and M.Ed. Learning and Technology programs and emphasizes holistic learning experience design in the workforce development sector. You do not need a teaching license to enroll in this program.

Students may choose from two pathways or complete both if desired:

Adult Learning Designer—Focused on designing successful learning for adults in the workplace.
K–12 Learning Designer—Teaching ways to enhance student classroom performance.

To create a holistic learning experience, this degree combines:

Design thinking
Gaming design
Cognitive psychology
Experiential learning
User experience (UX)
Graphic design
Instructional design

Named #1 among all U.S. colleges and universities for both quality and value by the National Council on Teacher Quality, WGU’s School of Education programs are highly respected by school districts and businesses across the nation. At WGU, you can complete courses as quickly as you master the required material. No waiting for a new semester to start your next class. Take tests whenever you’re ready. This means you move at your own pace, potentially earning your degree even faster. There’s no better time to become a leader in learning experience design.

Available Scholarships

Scholarships make earning an Education Technology and Instructional Design degree even more affordable. Apply for:

About the Master of Education in Education Technology and Instructional Design

73% of graduates finish within

18 mo.*

WGU lets you move more quickly through material you already know and advance as soon as you're ready. The result? You may finish faster.

_{*WGU Internal Data}

Tuition per six-month term is

$4,125

Tuition charged per term—rather than per credit—helps you control the ultimate cost of your degree. Finish faster, pay less!

Tuition effective September 1, 2025

Alumni recommending WGU

95%

The vast majority of alumni recommended WGU to others. In fact, 94% of graduates said they would choose WGU again.

Source: 2023 Harris Poll

Accredited, Respected,
Recognized™

One important measure of a degree’s value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. WGU is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality has been recognized.

Prepared for Success on the Job

_{*From a 2023 Harris Poll of 300 employers of WGU graduates.}

100% of employers said that WGU graduates were prepared for their jobs.*

97% of employers said that they would hire another WGU grad.*

98% of employers said WGU graduates met or exceeded expectations.*

Earn Your Degree for About Half the Cost of Other Universities*

You pay tuition per six-month term, not per course or credit. So when you move faster through your courses, you also lower your total bill!

WGU students pay about half the tuition* and end up with half the debt of the national average.**

Low, flat-rate tuition.
Graduate faster and with less debt.
Financial aid and scholarships available.
Online education with supportive faculty.
VA and military benefits accepted.
Great return on investment.
All course materials for a low, flat fee.

*WGU average annual bachelor’s tuition rates are 53% lower than the national average, compared to national rates reported by the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System in 2023. WGU average rate does not include rates for WGU Bachelor of Science, Nursing Prelicensure program.

**WGU undergraduate students have approximately half the debt at graduation compared to the national average, according to the Institute for College Access and Success (2022).

Spend Less with Flat-Rate Tuition

Undergraduate
School of Education undergraduate program tuition

$3,825

Tuition rates effective September 1, 2025. Costs are per six-month term. Tuition covers unlimited courses per term.
All programs: $200 per-term Resource Fee covers e-textbooks and learning resources.

Undergraduate
School of Education undergraduate program tuition

$3,825