Online Education PhD Degrees

Online Ph.D. Programs in Education

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Online Ph.D. Programs in Education

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Shape Educational Policy and Lead with Authority by Earning an Online Ph.D. in Education

Imagine using your degree to influence educational policies and create instrumental courses in programs across the country. By earning a 100% online Ph.D. from Liberty University, you can. With the variety of degree specializations we provide, you’ll have the flexibility to focus your studies on an area that matches your unique career goals.

Here are some of the benefits of partnering with Liberty University to pursue your education Ph.D. online:

  • Our online Ph.D. can prepare you for careers in various schools and administrative settings within the field of education.
  • Our School of Education is committed to providing quality education based on the principles of God’s Word, so you can become a positive influence as you make an impact in your school and community!

Available Education Ph.D. Programs

Potential Careers for Ph.D. Graduates

  • Curriculum specialist
  • Educational consultant
  • Elementary educator
  • Gifted-student instructor
  • Instructional supervisor
  • Middle school educator
  • Post-secondary education instructor
  • Researcher
  • School administrator
  • Secondary school educator
  • Special education instructor
  • Training and development specialist
  • University professor
  • University professor or administrator

Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). This means you can be confident you are investing in an industry-recognized credential that will help you meet your goals.

What Are the Benefits of Earning a Ph.D. from 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:

  • Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • Liberty University’s state-of-the-art online learning environment offers you a wide variety of learning methods, including simulations, recorded lectures, digital collaboration tools, and more to help you engage with your studies and learn practical teaching skills.
  • 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 will likely be eligible for higher pay than those who only hold a master’s degree.
  • You’ll be able to gain invaluable networks with your peers and professors while pursuing one of our online Ph.D. programs in education during optional on-campus intensives.
  • Completing a Ph.D. in your field gives you a terminal education credential that shows employers you have reached the pinnacle of your field’s achievement.

 

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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