Degrees
Doctorate
American College Education – Doctorate
American College of Education
Program Overview
American College of Education (ACE) offers a range of online degree programs, certificates and courses to help you achieve your educational goals. Our doctoral online degrees are designed to help you advance in your field through research that inspires you. Our dedicated faculty guide your research and support you through each chapter of your dissertation to help you complete your degree and make a positive difference in your field. Depending on your background and pathway, you can finish your doctoral online degree in 3 years or less.
Our distinguished faculty and 24/7 support resources are here to ensure your success. Expect high-quality programs at an affordable cost with the flexibility and support you need. ACE is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and our baccalaureate and Masters degree programs in nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
We have not raised tuition since 2016, committed to offering nationally ranked programs at a low cost that helps students achieve a positive return on their educational investment.
- 85% of our students finish without debt¹
- 94% student satisfaction2
1 Source: Internal research completed in June 2023
2 Source: Student Right to Know
Click below for a full list of ACE’s program offerings.
Program Highlights
Delivery Type
- 100% Online classes
- 5-week classes
States
- Varies by program.
Registration
- Start dates are available every other month.
Length of Term
- 5- and 10-week term formats are available.
Program Details
Affordability
Cost
- American College of Education has collaborated with BHMT to offer you a discounted tuition rate:
- Ed.S. Programs — $296.82/credit + $45/credit Technology and Library Fee
- A one-time $100 Application Fee and $150 Conferral Fee will be billed directly to BHMT
- Doctoral Programs — $296.82/credit + $45/credit Technology and Library Fee
- A one-time $100 Application Fee and $150 Conferral Fee will be billed directly to BHMT
- Six courses require a $200/credit Dissertation Fee covered by BHMT
- Ed.S. Programs — $296.82/credit + $45/credit Technology and Library Fee
- Required text materials are covered through the per credit Library Fee.
- A maximum of $5250 per calendar year will be paid directly to American College of Education on your behalf. BHMT will recover your KP tuition reimbursement eligible expenses to the maximum available. Should you not have sufficient KP Tuition Reimbursement funds to cover the $5250 calendar year maximum, BHMT will bear the expense. You are responsible for all costs that exceed $5250 per calendar year.
- Residents of California may be responsible for the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) if this charge exceeds the annual $5,250 tuition cap. The STRF is a fund administered by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education that relieves or mitigates economic loss suffered by a student while enrolled in a qualifying institution. The STRF assessment rate is two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of institutional charges.
BHMT Program Requirements
6 Month Check-in
- Complete a check-in twice a year to share your academic experience and to explore support resources BHMT has to offer.
Successful Course Completion
- For continued success in BHMT programs you need to receive a passing grade of C or better for each course you complete. This ensures you comply with the BHMT Academic Suspension policy you agreed to as part of the BHMT Student Agreement. For more information about the suspension process, refer to the BHMT Student Agreement.
BHMT Student Agreement
- This program and participation is governed by the terms of the BHMT Student Agreement. Please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the student agreement; by registering and participating in this program you are agreeing to comply with it.
American College of Education Prerequisites
- Varies by program. Learn More »
