Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration – Student Affairs

Ph.D. in Higher Education Admin.– Student Affairs

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Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration – Student Affairs

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Liberty’s Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration – Student Affairs Can Help You Lead Academic and Student Affairs Teams with Excellence

Our 100% online Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration – Student Affairs degree is designed to help you become a knowledgeable, prepared authority with advanced expertise in education administration and student affairs. This degree program allows you to earn a terminal credential from the comfort of home.

Student affairs professionals play an integral role in the day-to-day operation of universities. College isn’t just about earning a degree – it’s an opportunity for students from all walks of life to forge lasting relationships, learn social skills, and adopt principles of self-discipline that can serve them well for years to come. Our Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration – Student Affairs can help you serve in multiple administrative roles at a college or university, and the knowledge you gain from this degree can help you stand out among your peers and in job applicant pools.

Partner with us for your Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration – Student Affairs, gain valuable knowledge, and take your career to new heights.

What Will You Learn in Liberty University’s Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration – Student Affairs?

  • Best methods for teaching college students
  • How to conduct ground-breaking research useful to future scholars
  • Principles of leadership, policy development, and best practices for supporting student success

The skills you can gain from our Ph.D. in student affairs can help you take your career to new heights. In addition to the list of things you’ll learn above, you’ll also have the opportunity to study current trends and issues in student affairs, legal issues in student affairs, historical perspectives of higher education, and more.

Potential Careers for Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration – Student Affairs Graduates

  • College and university administrator
  • Policy analyst
  • Professor
  • Program coordinator
  • Student affairs director

Benefits of Pursuing Your Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration – Student Affairs with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
  • You can complete this Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration – Student Affairs program in as little as 3 years!

Military Tuition Discount

We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want — at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $300/credit hour. Here’s how:

  • If you’re earning or have earned a master’s degree through Liberty, you automatically qualify for the low price (when you begin within 2 years of your master’s completion).
  • If you haven’t earned a graduate degree through Liberty, our Executive Certificate program allows you to pay only $300/credit hour for a postgraduate certificate that can stand alone or potentially count as the first 21 hours of a related doctoral degree. Then pay just $300/credit hour for your doctorate. Learn more!
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      Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

      Next Start Date

      Jan 13, 2025

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