Private for-profit online college specializing in education, nursing, healthcare, and business degrees.
American College of Education offers bachelor's completion, master's, education specialist (Ed.S.), and doctoral (Ed.D.) degree programs across four primary disciplines: education, nursing, healthcare, and business/leadership. Education programs include specializations in curriculum and instruction, early childhood education, instructional technology, literacy, STEM education, teaching English learners, and special education. Nursing pathways include RN to BSN, BSN to MSN, and RN to MSN programs. Healthcare offerings include Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration, Master of Healthcare Administration, Master of Public Health, and Doctor of Education in Public Health Education. Business and leadership programs feature MBA, Master of Science in Organizational Leadership, and Doctor of Education in Leadership. The college also offers graduate certificates and micro-credentials across all disciplines.
ACE is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Professional education programs and advanced-level education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing programs hold accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The college reports an 83.9% graduation rate and has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a lower-cost online college option.
ACE does not participate in Title IV federal funding, which the college states reduces educational costs. Tuition is described by U.S. News & World Report as approximately one-third the cost of comparable programs. The college receives no federal, state, or local government funding. Payment options and grants/scholarships are available to students.
ACE has received multiple workplace and educational accolades, including Top Workplaces USA designation for five consecutive years (2022–2026), Indiana Chamber of Commerce 'Best Places to Work' recognition (2017–2021), and the When Work Works Award from the Society for Human Resource Management (2018). The college maintains partnerships with organizations including Ivy Tech Community College, the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO), Lexia Aspire, and the National Virtual Teacher Association (NVTA). In 2023, ACE was included on the GSV 150 list of companies in digital learning and workforce skills.