Student Information
What does it mean to be an online MEd student? At Tulane University School of Professional Advancement, it means engaging with a diverse cohort of peers, integrating multiple perspectives into improvement plans, and combining virtual coursework with community-centered applied learning experiences.
Where the Audacious Learn to Innovate
The Tulane SoPA online MEd program values unique and divergent perspectives. We seek candidates from various educational and professional backgrounds to ensure that each peer cohort is intentionally diverse. Some students will be experienced teachers looking to bolster their skill set, while others will be service-oriented leaders aiming to increase access to equitable, inclusive education through policy development or nonprofit work.
What Is the Career Outlook for MEd Graduates?
SoPA’s online master’s program prepares graduates to serve their communities in a number of capacities. Given that education leadership can take many forms, the following list of potential career paths is by no means comprehensive or limiting:
TEL (Teaching English Learners)
ESL Success Coach
ESOL Lead
ESL Manager
School Support Coordinator for English Language Learners
ESL Specialist
Special Education
Special Education Teacher
School Counselor with Specialization in Special Education
Assistive Technology Specialist
Curriculum Specialist for Special Education
Special Education Supervisor or Coordinator
Education Leadership
Education Non-Profit Leader
School Leader or District Leader
Instructional Lead
Educational Policy Analyst
Educational Director
Childcare Director
Education Researcher
Learning Experience Design
Learning Experience Designer
Learning Experience Consultant
Learning Engineer
Learning Innovation Specialist
Curriculum Designer
Director of Learning Design
Education Design Mentor
Educational Technology Designer
Instructional Coordinator
Instructional Designer
Training and Development Specialist
Training Development Manager
Why Choose an MEd from Tulane to Advance Your Career?
According to Lightcast, career counselor and postsecondary education administrator roles are projected to grow around 7 percent and 6 percent, respectively, through 2035.1
As the world scrambled to accommodate distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for curriculum designers grew quickly, so much so that Inside Higher Ed called it “the hottest job in higher education.”2 As the online learning space continues to evolve, questions around virtual pedagogy will need answering. Accordingly, Lightcast forecasts instructional coordinator roles to increase by about 6 percent between now and 2035.3
Current teachers intending to stay in the classroom can also increase their earning potential with an MEd. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the national median salary in 2020–2021 for full-time public elementary and secondary school teachers with a master’s degree is $67,000, which is nearly a 28 percent increase from the base salary of a teacher with a bachelor’s degree ($52,500).4
Online Learning Management
At Tulane, we’re proud to utilize a high-touch, engaging learning management platform. Visit our main Tulane SoPA website to find resources on the online student experience, how to navigate our learning management system, and student expectations and policies.
1 Lightcast, 2025
2 Inside Higher Ed, 2020
3 Lightcast, 2025
4 National Center for Education Statistics, 2023