Findlay's Master of Arts in Education program consists of 33 credit hours
Findlay's Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program allows you to take the next step in your career while working around your schedule as a busy professional. Our advisors will work one-on-one with you to reach your personal career goals. We give you the attention and support to complete the work in your own time.
Apply today and classes start August 14, 2023.
Course Options
Students looking to study entirely on Findlay's campus can focus their studies in human resource development (HRD) or choose a specialization from Findlay's graduate course offerings.
Human Resource Development
Businesses today are recognizing the importance of employee development and training. There's an increasing demand for human resource professionals who can design and implement training programs and establish a learning dynamic for the entire organization.
Building on the strong foundation of the Master of Arts in Education Program, the Human Resource Development Strand features courses with a focus on employee education.
Students earning a Master of Arts in Education in Human Resource Development must complete:
Generalist Master's in Education
The generalist MAE program was made to be tailored to your personal and professional goals by allowing our students to choose the classes that are right for them.
Students earning a Master of Arts in Education must complete:
Benefits of an Advanced Degree
At the high school level, teachers who hold a master’s degree generally earn somewhere in the range of $79,820 – $99,660 nationally. Compare that to the $49,060 – $61,660 they would likely make with a bachelor’s. On a state-by-state basis, here’s what you can expect to earn as a high school teacher with a master’s degree (75th-90th percentile salary range):
- Ohio: $77,100 – $90,300*
With a master’s degree, middle school teachers can expect to earn somewhere in the range of $76,430 – $96,280 on a national basis, versus the $47,850 – $59,660 they would likely make with a bachelor’s. On a state-by-state basis, here’s what you can expect to earn as a middle school teacher with a master’s degree (75th-90th percentile salary range):
- Ohio: $76,700 – $89,990*
With a master’s degree, elementary school teachers can expect to earn somewhere in the range of $77,400 – $97,900 on a national basis, versus the $47,300 to $59,670 they might earn with a bachelor’s. On a state-by-state basis, here’s what you can expect to earn as an elementary school teacher with a master’s degree (75th-90thpercentile salary range):
- Ohio: $77,770 – $91,470*
*as of November 2022 from Education Degree
Alumni Testimonial
“The HRD program was a game-changer for me personally and professionally. The faculty used real-world experiences and collaborative conversations that truly supported the content that was being delivered.”
-- Bill McIntosh, '09, '91
Walmart Market Human Resource Manager
UF Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient