About Our Online M.Ed. Program for Michigan Educators
Designed for aspiring and current Michigan educators, our fully online Master of Arts in Education (M.Ed.) online program offers students a personalized, career-focused path to earning your graduate degree while working toward or maintaining your teaching credentials.
Courses follow a flexible eight-week term structure that allows you to balance your professional and personal commitments. Choose between optional live, interactive sessions or self-paced content to best fit your learning style.
Receive Your M.Ed. With Your Michigan Teacher Certification
Through our collaboration with #T.E.A.C.H., Michigan residents can simultaneously earn a master’s degree and meet the qualifications for state certification, backed by a CAEP-accredited process designed to meet Michigan Department of Education standards.
Michigan Needs Teachers—And You Can Make a Difference!
If you’re ready to become a teacher or take the next step in your education career, now is the time to earn your master’s degree. Michigan is facing a growing demand for educators, especially in urban and rural districts.*
From Detroit and Lansing to Grand Rapids, schools are experiencing teacher shortages—and they need passionate, skilled educators like you to step in.
Earning your Master of Arts in Education allows you to help fill this critical need, inspire future generations, and build a rewarding career in education.
*Michigan Teacher Shortage Study 2024
What Is the Career Outlook for Educators in Michigan?
A Master of Arts in Education doesn’t just expand your skill set; it can also boost your earning potential. While the exact salary increase varies by district and experience, obtaining a master’s degree typically results in a salary increase of approximately 8-10% for teachers in Michigan.
Educators with advanced degrees in Michigan may also qualify for leadership roles and specialized positions that offer increased compensation over time.
Take a look at the career and salary information* if you are interested in becoming a teacher or advancing their career in Michigan.
- Average Michigan Teacher Salary: $64,884
- Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary: $104,706
*Source: National Education Association
Below is career information, including job openings and salary details, for education-related jobs in Michigan.
| Careers | Annual Job Openings | Median Annual Salary |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary |
4,116 |
$86,527 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary |
696 |
$102,046 |
| Instructional Coordinators |
527 |
$75,692 |
| Middle School Teachers |
1,260 |
$62,333 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School |
279 |
$66,955 |
Source: Lightcast
Earn Your Michigan M.Ed. Online from the University of Olivet
Ready to make a difference in Michigan classrooms? Take the next step by earning your Master of Arts in Education through our flexible online program and join a community of dedicated educators focused on shaping student success throughout Michigan.