Find your Purpose in the Classroom
Become a teacher and shape the future.
The Rutgers Difference
Graduate School of Education in New Jersey ranked by U.S. News & World Report.
Undergraduates can earn their bachelor’s + master’s degrees in five years—saving time + money.
*The 4+1 Program was formerly the Five-Year Program
NJ’s average teacher starting salary is 4th highest in the nation.* Teachers with a master's earn more!
*National Education Association 2025 Teacher Salary Benchmark Report
Tell us about you!
Earn your bachelor's + master’s in five years!
Start as a Rutgers undergrad and transition seamlessly into graduate study in your senior year—saving time + money with our 4+1 program.
*The 4+1 Program was formerly the Five-Year Program
Flexible, Customizable Pathways
Choose the subject you want to teach with the option of customizing further! Earn your Master's in Education (Ed.M.) in:
Dance Education · Elementary Education · English Education · Mathematics Education · Science Education · Social Studies Education · Special Education · World Language Education
Real Classroom Experience
One of the most exciting aspects of our teacher preparation program is the opportunity to work as a student teacher, learning culturally responsive teaching methods. As part of your program you will start making an impact through hands-on experience in our partner schools throughout Middlesex, Monmouth, Somerset, and Union counties.
Affordable + Efficient
- Earn your bachelor’s, master’s, and teacher licensure in just 5 years.
- Begin preliminary coursework in your first-year, sophomore, or junior year at Rutgers and apply in the spring of your junior year.
- Pay for only one year of graduate studies.
- Tuition varies by program; scholarships and financial aid are available through Rutgers and the GSE.
- Many graduates are hired where they student teach.
- Graduate ready to become a licensed New Jersey teacher with a respected Rutgers GSE degree.
Ready to Apply? Here’s What You’ll Need:
Applying is simple—just gather these materials:
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Personal Statement
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Undergraduate Transcripts*
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One Letter of Recommendation
That’s it! Have questions? Email academic.services@gse.rutgers.edu to speak with an advisor.
*The GSE already has access to your undergraduate transcripts, so you do not need to upload them.
Curious about becoming a teacher? Our info sessions break it down—fast.
Your questions—answered! Learn what the 4+1 Teacher Education Program is, how to apply, and about tuition, timelines, and teaching.
Join from wherever you are. Sessions are virtual, helpful, and all about you.
*The 4+1 Program was formerly the Five-Year Program
