Tempe, AZ -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/05/2012 -- Many students enroll in college knowing what they want to be after they graduate. Some have thought about teaching as a career, and they are excited about the idea of working with children, helping to educate them and make a true difference in their lives.

But knowing what types of degree to earn to become a teacher, and which schools offer the best advanced degree programs can be challenging for some students to understand. There are many universities across the country that offer a masters in education, and each of them claim to be the best. Knowing which ones are accredited, and what the admission requirements are for them can be a time-consuming process.

A website has been getting a lot of attention lately for its comprehensive information about masters degree in education programs, schools, admission, and much more.

Masters in Education Guides is a free online resource that can help both students who would like to work as a teacher one day to those who are already employed at a school but who want to go back to school to earn their masters in education degree. The website is easy to use, and covers a wide variety of topics all related to the advanced degree program.

“Welcome to Masters in Education Guides, the definitive resource for graduate degrees in education and careers in teaching,” an article on the website said, adding that the site provides visitors with the information necessary to make informed decisions about masters degree in education programs.

“Whether you are looking to change your career and become a teacher, or advance your career through specialization we have the information you need to obtain your masters in education and take the next step in your career.”

Category tabs across the top of the homepage make it easy for people to find information on a variety of subjects all related to a masters degree in education. Topics include Schools, Majors, Accreditation, and—a topic that many students often wonder about when choosing a school—Tuition.

As an article on the site noted, assuming that a student takes a reasonable course load and passes every class, it is possible to earn a masters in education for anywhere between $15,000 and $33,000. For those who are looking to earn an online degree, the average cost is around $18,000.

About Masters in Education Guides
Masters in Education Guides provides in-depth information about programs, schools, majors, admissions, accreditation, careers, and everything else that is necessary for prospective teachers to know about selecting a master’s in education program. The site also includes a handy frequently asked question section, as well as information about online programs. For more information, please visit http://www.mastersineducationguides.org