Educational Effectiveness of the Liberty Theological Seminary
Liberty University administers the Alumni Survey annually to graduates from the previous academic year to collect employment and post-graduation outcomes data. The survey for AY 2024–2025 graduates was administered from October 2025 through March 2026, with results available by July 2026.
There were 2,008 graduates from Liberty Theological Seminary’s master’s and doctoral programs (Class of 2024/25). Eligible graduates were invited to participate in the annual 2025 Alumni Survey. Of these, 375 responded and provided placement data (19%). Exit Survey feedback collected prior to graduation, with 551 responses, is integrated with these findings. Among graduates, 392 were recently reenrolled at Liberty University after graduating. For individuals appearing in multiple sources, such as a survey and reenrolled, only one status was retained, resulting in 1,026 known outcomes (knowledge rate 51%).
Master of Divinity
There were 257 known outcomes for the Master of Divinity graduates. Of these, 172 (67%) reported vocational placement, 11 reported non-vocational placement, and 6 reported currently seeking placement. There were 68 (26%) with a status of further study (either self-reported in the surveys or reenrolled).
Other Professional Master’s Degrees
There were 61 known outcomes for the MA in Christian Ministry graduates. Of these, 33 (54%) reported vocational placement, 5 reported non-vocational placement, and 1 reported currently seeking placement. There were 22 (36%) with a status of further study (either self-reported in the surveys or reenrolled).
There were 24 known outcomes for the MA in Religion (MAR) graduates. Of these, 8 (33%) reported vocational placement, 2 reported non-vocational placement, and none reported currently seeking placement. There were 14 (58%) with a status of further study (either self-reported in the surveys or reenrolled).
There were 4 known outcomes for the Master of Religious Education (MRE) graduates. Of these, 2 (50%) reported vocational placement, none reported non-vocational placement, and none reported currently seeking placement. There were 2 (50%) with a status of further study (either self-reported in the surveys or reenrolled).
There were 3 known outcomes for the MA in Global Studies graduates. Of these, 3 (100%) reported vocational placement.
There were 13 known outcomes for the MA in Applied Ministry graduates. Of these, 8 (62%) reported vocational placement, 2 reported non-vocational placement, and none reported currently seeking placement. There were 3 (23%) with a status of further study (either self-reported in the surveys or reenrolled).
There were 5 known outcomes for the MA in Sports Chaplaincy graduates. Of these, 1 (20%) reported vocational placement, 1 reported non-vocational placement, and none reported currently seeking placement. There were 3 (60%) with a status of further study (either self-reported in the surveys or reenrolled).
There were 95 known outcomes for the MA in Pastoral Counseling graduates. Of these, 45 (47%) reported vocational placement, 6 reported non-vocational placement, and 3 reported currently seeking placement. There were 41 (43%) with a status of further study (either self-reported in the surveys or reenrolled).
There were 19 known outcomes for the MA in Educational Ministries graduates. Of these, 13 (68%) reported vocational placement, none reported non-vocational placement, and none reported currently seeking placement. There were 6 (32%) with a status of further study (either self-reported in the surveys or reenrolled).
Doctoral and Post-graduate Programs
There were 277 known outcomes for the Doctor of Ministry graduates. Of these, 250 (90%) reported vocational placement, 6 reported non-vocational placement, and 4 reported currently seeking placement. There were 17 (6%) with a status of further study (either self-reported in the surveys or reenrolled).
There were 45 known outcomes for the Doctor of Education graduates. Of these, 36 (80%) reported vocational placement, 2 reported non-vocational placement, and 2 reported currently seeking placement. There were 5 (11%) with a status of further study (either self-reported in the surveys or reenrolled).
There were 5 known outcomes for the PhD (Theology and Apologetics) graduates. Of these, 4 (80%) reported vocational placement, none reported non-vocational placement, and none reported currently seeking placement. There was 1 (20%) with a status of further study (either self-reported in the surveys or reenrolled).
There were 9 known outcomes for the Master of Theology graduates. Of these, 5 (56%) reported vocational placement, 1 reported non-vocational placement, and none reported currently seeking placement. There were 3 (33%) with a status of further study (either self-reported in the surveys or reenrolled).
Research-oriented Master’s Degrees
There were 100 known outcomes for the MA in Theological Studies graduates. Of these, 51 (51%) reported vocational placement, 14 reported non-vocational placement, and 1 reported currently seeking placement. There were 34 (34%) with a status of further study (either self-reported in the surveys or reenrolled).
There were 39 known outcomes for the MA in Christian Apologetics graduates. Of these, 21 (54%) reported vocational placement, 7 reported non-vocational placement, and none reported currently seeking placement. There were 11 (28%) with a status of further study (either self-reported in the surveys or reenrolled).
There were 48 known outcomes for the MA in Biblical Exposition graduates. Of these, 26 (54%) reported vocational placement, 8 reported non-vocational placement, and 1 reported currently seeking placement. There were 13 (27%) with a status of further study (either self-reported in the surveys or reenrolled).
There were 13 known outcomes for the MA in Biblical Languages graduates. Of these, 8 (62%) reported vocational placement, 1 reported non-vocational placement, and none reported currently seeking placement. There were 4 (31%) with a status of further study (either self-reported in the surveys or reenrolled).
There were 9 known outcomes for the MA in Biblical Studies graduates. Of these, 3 (33%) reported vocational placement, 2 reported non-vocational placement, and none reported currently seeking placement. There were 4 (44%) with a status of further study (either self-reported in the surveys or reenrolled).
Program and Internship Testimonials
“I did two internships through Liberty in the last three years. I did PACO 699 with the largest church in our district and found that I would not have enough clients to sustain my family as a Pastoral Counselor. So I started the MDIV program. I did my internship (CHMN699) with a smaller church that had an interim pastor whom I shadowed. A few months after the end of my internship class, that church voted to make me their pastor, and I started as pastor, and I no longer shadowed the interim, effective last year (Dec 15, 2024). So, my internship led me to full-time work as the church pastor.”
– Student of the Master of Divinity program
“I had a great experience through the CHMN699 Internship. This time allowed me to establish a prominent role in the local assembly as a Bible teacher and ministry leader. I was able to sharpen my teaching style and hone my pastoral leadership skills throughout this time. The internship also made it easy for my senior pastor to present this ministry opportunity to the elders and congregation for [the] legitimacy of my education through Liberty Theological Seminary. To God be the glory!”
– Student of the Master of Theology program