Match Your Master’s Degree to Your Ministry
Professional growth as a reflective Christian educator and an educational leader is readily accessible online through a trusted ministry partner, Martin Luther College. MLC’s graduate programs are designed for those who want to make a positive difference in their churches, schools, and communities. Begin today to impact your present area of service while preparing for new ministry opportunities.
Practical | Convenient | Affordable
And–Above All–Focused on Ministry
We asked the May 2024 master’s graduates about their MLC graduate studies experience. This is what they said . . .
National Rankings
2024 Best Master’s in Educational Leadership Online Programs
Martin Luther College’s Master of Science in Education Administration degree ranked 4th on Forbes Advisor’s Best Master’s in Educational Leadership Online Programs of 2024. CLICK HERE to read the article.
2023 Best Online Master’s in Education Administration Program
Martin Luther College’s Master of Science in Educational Administration degree ranked 1st on Forbes Advisor’s Best Online Master’s in Educational Administration Programs of 2023. CLICK HERE to read the article.
2020 Most Affordable Master Program
Martin Luther College has been awarded top ranking status by Intelligent.com. Martin Luther College was listed among hundreds of competing institutions across the nation. The student-focused comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 1,604 accredited colleges and universities. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment, and leading third-party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed hundreds of schools with comparable programs on a scale of 0 to 100, with Martin Luther College making it to the final list for two degree programs. The methodology uses an algorithm that collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university’s degree program.
Most Affordable Online Master’s Degree Programs | Ranked #13
2020 Best Master’s in Early Childhood Education
Martin Luther College has been awarded top ranking status by Intelligent.com. Martin Luther College was listed amongst hundreds of other competing institutions across the nation. The student-focused comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 1,604 accredited colleges and universities. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment, and leading third-party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed hundreds of schools with comparable programs on a scale of 0 to 100, with Martin Luther College making it to the final list for 2 Degree Programs. The methodology uses an algorithm that collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university’s degree program. Please visit the listed sources below to access each program’s complete ranking.
Master’s in Early Childhood Education Degree Programs | Ranked #50
2019 Best Value
MLC’s Master of Science in Education online degree has been named the #1 Best Value in the country by AffordableColleges.com.
This website provides reviews and rankings to help prospective students narrow down the field when it comes to selecting which program to pursue.
“Each school we’ve listed,” says the website, “offers a strong return on investment, giving graduates strong career prospects without significant tuition cost.”
2019 Best Master’s in Early Childhood Education
TheBestSchools.org has ranked Martin Luther College’s Master of Science in Educational Administration for Early Childhood Directors as one of the best in the country. The MLC’s program was selected based on the quality of the program, range of courses provided, school awards, rankings, and reputation.
2019 Best Master’s in Early Childhood Education
OnlineMasters.com, a trusted source for unbiased college rankings and higher education planning, announced the release of their Best Online Master’s in Early Childhood Education Programs for 2019. The research identifies the top programs in the nation based on curriculum quality, program flexibility, affordability, and graduate outcomes.
In addition to insights gained from industry professionals, OnlineMasters.com leveraged an exclusive data set comprised of interviews and surveys from current students and alumni. Each online degree program was analyzed with Martin Luther College making it to the final list of top 50 programs.
2018 Best Master’s Degree
According to “The Best Master’s Degrees” website, Martin Luther College has one of the most affordable online Master of Science in Education degrees in the country. This website provides reviews and rankings to help prospective students narrow down the field when it comes to selecting which program to pursue. According to the website, there are 280 colleges across the country offering online master’s programs in education. Of them, MLC ranks third most affordable. Click on the image to see the rankings. Over 50% of master’s graduates last year earned their credentials through a distance learning program.
2018 Best Christian Schools
SR Education Group just named Martin Luther College’s Graduate Studies program the 2018 Best Online Christian College in the nation!
Using affordability and academic rigor as its criteria, this group evaluated all 328 accredited Christian colleges in the United States that offer at least one fully online program. MLC offers three online master’s degrees comprised of eight different programs:
· MS-Education (ed tech, special ed, instruction, leadership)
· MS-Educational Administration (principal, early childhood director)
· MA-Theological Studies
Noting both our academic strength and our affordability, SR Education Group put MLC at the very top of the list.
For some perspective, note that other colleges notching in the top 25 are Hamline University (MN), Augustana University (SD), and Valparaiso University (IN).
We are grateful to all WELS congregations and individual donors who support MLC. It is your gifts that allow us to keep our tuition low and the quality of our professors and programs high.
2018 Best Value
MLC’s Master of Science in Education online degree has been named the #1 Best Value in the country by AffordableColleges.com.
This website provides reviews and rankings to help prospective students narrow down the field when it comes to selecting which program to pursue.
“Each school we’ve listed,” says the website, “offers a strong return on investment, giving graduates strong career prospects without significant tuition cost.”
2018 Best Master’s in Educational Administration
Bestcolleges.com recently named Martin Luther College’s Online Master’s in Educational Administration program one of the best in the nation for 2018.
2017 Best Value
MLC’s Master of Science in Education online degree has been named the #1 Best Value in the country by AffordableColleges.com.
This website provides reviews and rankings to help prospective students narrow down the field when it comes to selecting which program to pursue.
“Each school we’ve listed,” says the website, “offers a strong return on investment, giving graduates strong career prospects without significant tuition cost.”
2016 Most Affordable
Martin Luther Colleges is ranked 9th most affordable master’s degrees in education. The website Top Education Degrees lists the 50 most affordable master’s degrees from small colleges.
2016 Top Online Master’s
Martin Luther College is ranked 18th in the nation for online master’s degrees in education by Go Grad, a portal for online graduate degrees. Click the icon at the right to learn more.