Graduate Students

M.A. in American History: This 30-credit program is fully online and fully accredited. The program is open to K-12 educators, district supervisors, librarians, museum professionals, and National Park Service employees who are affiliated with the Gilder Lehrman Institute.

Learn more at www.gilderlehrman.org/Gettysburg.

M.Ed. in Educational Design and Inquiry: This flexible two-year program integrates equity in education, design thinking, and teacher inquiry to prepare educators for transformative leadership and impact in classrooms and beyond.

Learn more at www.gettysburg.edu/graduate-programs/educational-design-inquiry.

Cost of Attendance

Direct CostsEstimated Indirect Costs (per term)

M.A in American History
Tuition and Fees
$750.00 per 3 credit course

M.Ed. in Educational Design and Inquiry
Tuition and Fees
$2,550 ($850 per credit) per 3 credit course

Books and Supplies ……….$250.00
Room and Board …………$1,500.00
Direct loan fees ……………$15.00
Miscellaneous ………$605.00
Transportation………$285.00

Total cost of attendance for M.A. in American History (based on one course) is $3,405.00.
Total cost of attendance for M.Ed. in Educational Design and Inquiry (based on one course) is $5,205.


Indirect costs are included in the Total Cost of Attendance. The College uses these amounts when determining a student’s eligibility for financial aid; however, these costs vary by student and are not billed by the college.

Applying for Federal Financial Aid

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Graduate PLUS loan program will be eliminated under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). There are limited exceptions for eligible students. Please visit studentaid.gov for more information. 

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