Master of Arts in Music Education

What Will You Study in our Master’s in Music Education Degree Program?

Liberty University’s M.A. in Music Education degree program is designed to help increase your understanding of music theory while strengthening your skills in education and the application of music. Our online master’s degree program will equip you with the practical skills and training you need in vocal practice, music technology, conducting, and cultural studies. 

You will also learn throughout our Master of Arts in Music Education courses:

• Foundations of music education
• Analytical techniques
• Principles of music technology
• Contemporary arranging techniques

While this degree can be completed 100% online, you have the option to take on-campus intensive courses on Liberty’s beautiful campus in Lynchburg, Virginia. These intensive courses provide you with an avenue to meet leading professionals in the field, as well as enhance the quality of your educational journey through in-person interactions with professors and peers.

Our M.A. in Music Education allows you to remain an active contributor to the field of music as you study advanced music techniques and performance tools. 

Potential Career Options for Online Music Degree Graduates

• Director of a music program
• Music instructor
• Music teacher

What Are the Benefits of an Online Master’s Degree in Music Education?

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:

• Liberty University’s M.A. in Music Education was ranked on Intelligent.com’s list of Best Online Master’s in Music Education for 2020.
• When you pursue our online M.A. in Music Education, you will be studying in the seventh-largest music school in the nation.
• Our Master of Arts in Music Education is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), ensuring credibility and quality of curriculum. 
• 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 music education degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
• You can complete our Master of Arts in Music Education program in as little as 1 and a half years.
• Towards the end of this degree, you will participate in a music education curriculum project, as well as a lecture performance recital, which will be foundational pieces for you to use toward doctoral research, as well as music publishing and lesson creation. This hands-on, practical exercise will help further your career and cultivate your leadership skills for serving as a valuable asset wherever your occupation takes you. 

You may also be interested in exploring our master’s degrees in music and worship, education, or ethnomusicology.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences).