AUM's master's program includes concentrations for educators interested in pursuing an early childhood education or elementary teaching degree.
Online Master of Education in Elementary Education
Our Cost-Effective MEd Program Puts You on Track for Higher Earnings
Acquire qualifications that position you for success in elementary education at Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM). Our online MEd in Elementary Education program prepares you to become a master teacher with credentials that can boost your earning potential in Alabama.
Ranked among the Top Online Elementary Education Master's Degrees,1 this program offers quality education and affordable tuition. Plus, choose from two concentrations to tailor your MEd degree to your career goals.
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Why Choose AUM for Your Online Education Degree?
Expand your teaching proficiency, increase your salary, transition into administration — there are many reasons to pursue your teaching degree online with AUM. Because we offer advanced education programs in numerous focus areas, you can build the right qualifications for your aspirations.
Qualify for a Higher Salary
Alabama teachers with master's degrees make as much as 15% more than those with a bachelor's degree, and completing an EdS or EdD program helps increase your pay even more.1
Feel Supported Every Step of the Way
AUM provides personal guidance from the moment you apply through graduation. You can access academic and career resources online, getting support for succeeding as a student and a teacher
Join an Empowering Online Community
AUM's instructors apply their teaching experience to personalize each online course and provide an engaging community that promotes collaboration and shared success among students.
Experience the Convenience of AUM Online
Our online education degrees deliver the flexibility needed to continue teaching while completing your courses, with the option to take classes using your laptop or mobile device.
Teacher Certification Options
Earning a master's degree is an important step in each educator’s journey. In our online Master of Education in Elementary Education program, you'll expand your expertise and meet requirements for attaining Class A certification in Alabama. This certification does more than verify your teaching proficiency — it helps you qualify for a higher salary.
Certification requirements vary by state. Be sure to review the requirements for the location where you plan to teach after completing your program.
Certification Resources for Alabama Teachers
The Alabama Department of Education sets certification standards to affirm educators are qualified to teach at the P-12 level. As a regionally accredited institution, Auburn University at Montgomery helps you rise in the certification ranks, pursue a wider range of job opportunities, and qualify for a higher salary.
Keep in mind that the education and certification requirements for teachers vary by state. Alabama has three unconditional teacher certification classifications — here are examples of the minimum education that elementary school teachers must complete to reach each level:
- Class B: Bachelor's degree in elementary education
- Class A: Traditional or alternative master's degree in elementary education
- Class AA: Education Specialist degree in elementary education
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How to Obtain Class A Certification
Earn your MEd in Elementary Education degree online at AUM to gain qualifications for Class A certification. To receive this certificate, you must apply through our College of Education's Teacher Certification Office after acquiring your master's degree. Completing this process requires an application to the Alabama State Department of Education ($30 application fee) with an official transcript from AUM, documenting that you earned a Class A degree.
CAEP-Accredited Programs
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accredits the online special education degrees.
Salaries for Classroom Teachers with MEd Degrees in Alabama
From enhancing your teaching abilities to preparing for district-level positions, there are ample reasons to pursue your master’s degree in elementary education online at AUM. Of course, you can do more than develop the expertise needed to improve student outcomes, as attaining your MEd also boosts your earning potential. For instance, first-year classroom teachers in Alabama earn about 9% more than their colleagues with bachelor’s degrees.
5 Years of Experience
$57,058
per year2
10 Years of Experience
$61,971
per year2
A Quality Experience for Online Learners
Earn your degree online from Auburn University at Montgomery to experience a quality education with the flexibility to succeed in class and your career. You can complete your coursework using your laptop or mobile device with opportunities to study when and where it's convenient.
- Academic support: Access online advising and tutoring
- Career services: Prepare to succeed after graduation
- Help desk: Get technical assistance for your program
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Fit Your Degree Into Your Life
Study on your own schedule with self-paced coursework and multiple start dates each year, so you can begin when you're ready.
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Get Support Every Step of the Way
From academic advising to tutoring and career services, a real team is ready to help you feel confident from your first class to graduation.
Start Your Journey Today
Whether you're weighing your options or ready to enroll, AUM's engagement specialists can help you find the right online degree program and answer your questions along the way. Connect with our team to learn more or apply now to take the next step toward your career goals.
Sources
- Auburn University at Montgomery. AUM's College of Education Alumni Employment Update 2020-2021. Retrieved February 27, 2024, from https://www.aum.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/AUM_Alumni_Employment_Update_2020-2021.pdf.
- Alabama State Department of Education. "FY 2025 Foundation Program, State Minimum Salary Schedule, Classroom Teachers." Retrieved September 26, 2025, from https://www.alabamaachieves.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/TEA_20240821_Salary-Schedule-for-Teachers-2024-2025_V1.0.pdf.