Online Ph.D. in Educational Research

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Educational Research Doctoral Degree?

• Advanced learning theory
• Applied, quantitative, qualitative, survey, and mixed methods of research
• Educational statistics
• Evaluation and measurement tools
• Institutional research
• Policy analysis

In addition to studying the topics listed above (among others), you’ll have some flexibility to tailor your degree to your unique goals with an elective course. To culminate your studies, your dissertation courses will guide you through every step of the process – from conceptualization to defense. This gives you a valuable opportunity to showcase your knowledge, address real-world challenges in education, and prepare for a career committed to transforming education through research.

Potential Careers for Ph.D. in Educational Research Graduates

• Educational consultant
• Private business consultant
• Researcher at a university or think tank
• University administrator
• University professor

Benefits of Pursuing Your Online Ph.D. in Educational Research 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:

• 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.
• 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 educational research doctoral program in as little as 3 years!
• With our 100% online courses, you can earn your degree from the comfort of home – without putting your life on hold.
• By completing a dissertation, you can conduct original research, build upon the existing knowledge base in your field, and contribute to modern discussions about best practices in education.

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!