PhD Higher Education Educational Leadership

Ph.D. Higher Ed. Administration – Education Leadership

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Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration – Education Leadership

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Reach the Pinnacle of Your Profession as You Guide Students and Other Educators

A higher education administration – education leadership Doctorate degree is an excellent option for education professionals seeking promotion or new career opportunities! The education system needs well-educated professionals who are confident in their faith to shape the minds of the next generation of leaders. In as little as three years, Liberty University’s 100% online Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration can increase your marketability and equip you with the highest level of training and knowledge so you effectively lead students to success while advancing your career.

Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Each course in our Higher Education Administration program is taught from a biblical worldview by seasoned education professionals with valuable insight into the fields of teaching and academics. With an accredited online education and classes designed to support you both professionally and spiritually, you can be confident that our Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration is preparing you to excel in any career in education.

What Will You Study in Our Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration – Education Leadership?

  • Theories of Educational Leadership
  • Teaching the College Student
  • Advanced School Law
  • College and University Administration

The education you receive in Liberty’s Higher Education Administration Ph.D. program exists to set you apart from others in the world of education. As you dig deeper into leadership styles engrained in biblical principles, you will learn how to teach and guide students from a cultural, psychological, and sociological perspective. Whether your goal is to serve in a Christian college, local community college, or state university system, the in-demand skills and knowledge you gain in our Higher Education Administration degree will set you up for success and a rewarding career in education. 

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

  • Clinical, counseling, or school psychologist
  • Curriculum specialist
  • Educational consultant
  • Post-secondary education instructor
  • Training and development specialist
  • University professor or administrator

Benefits of Pursuing Your Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration 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 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. 
  • Liberty’s flexible and affordable education for the Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration degree is offered 100% online!
  • You can complete the Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration degree 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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Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
60

Credit Hours

SACSCOC

Class Type

100% online, 8-week courses

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Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Jun 23, 2025

Accreditation

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

600+ Online Degrees

With over 600 online degrees, we have something that will accommodate your dreams and calling.

Backed by a brick-and-mortar campus

Our residential campus ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America. That commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.

No tuition increase for 9 years

We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.

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Megan Schultz, EdD School Administration & Supervision

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Morgan Schlesselman, Master’s in Public Policy

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