School of Music – Master’s Degrees Bring God’s message to life with music
Why Choose Liberty University’s School of Music for Your Master’s Degree?
Liberty’s School of Music offers practical music and ministry skills training through our online master’s degrees.
As one of the largest music schools in the nation, Liberty offers vast resources to help you pursue your musical education. Our faculty members are music and ministry professionals with real-world experience and graduate and doctoral degrees from some of the world’s most prestigious music programs. Liberty has the resources, the reputation, and the academic quality to equip you for successful music ministry!
Backed by a brick-and-mortar campus ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America
What Sets Us Apart?
- Private Nonprofit University
- 600+ Online Degrees
- No Standardized Testing for Admission
- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
Available Master’s Music Degrees
Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology
Master of Arts in Music Education
Master of Arts in Music and Worship
Master of Arts in Worship Studies
Not sure what to choose?
Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.
Value of a Degree
Our mission is to train and equip musicians to be Champions for Christ. Our music programs are available 100% online, giving you the flexibility, affordability, and quality you need.
Liberty University is accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). And the School of Music is accredited by and a member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Return on Investment
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides valuable information on how a degree can impact salary prospects. Learn more!*
Employment Opportunities
Explore job outlook statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the following careers: music education consultant.**and choir director.***
Professional Connections
Mastering concepts and gaining foundational knowledge shouldn’t be the only benefits of a bachelor’s degree. Our world-class online learning environment is designed to facilitate collaboration and networking.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Unemployment rates and earnings by educational attainment, 2021 (viewed online July 18, 2022). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Occupational Employment and Wages – Art, Drama, and Music teachers, May 2023 (viewed online April 17, 2022). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Occupational Outlook Handbook – Music Directors and Composers, May 2023 (viewed online April 17, 2022). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are the Benefits of Earning an Online Master’s Degree from Liberty?
What is ethnomusicology?
Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available 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)
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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