A Master of Education can help teachers gain advanced skills and increase job opportunities. It signals that a teacher is committed to continuous professional growth and interested in applying recent research. While not always required, a master's degree leads to higher salaries and makes teachers appealing to more schools. Programs are available fully online, blended, or school-based. Admissions typically require teaching experience and certain test scores. Curriculums cover areas like instruction, administration, literacy, or technology and include a capstone project. Financial aid like scholarships may be available to help offset costs. A master's degree can open doors to roles as administrators, professors, consultants, researchers or curriculum specialists.