Online Doctor Of Education Degrees

Online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Degrees

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Become a Leader of Distinction in Education with One of Our Online Doctoral Programs in Education

Reach the pinnacle of your profession and impact the field of education with one of Liberty University’s online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degrees. In our online Ed.D. programs, you’ll study education administration, curriculum development, learning theory, and the latest research to gain the advanced knowledge you’ll need to positively influence the world of education.

Additionally, you’ll conduct your own research and contribute new knowledge to the field with a capstone project. Liberty’s online doctorate in education is a model of high academic standards and leadership in education, and it can provide you with the specialized skills necessary to become an effective educational administrator, university faculty member, senior-level educational leader, or educational policymaker.

Licensure requirements may vary by state. Please research your state’s licensure or reciprocity requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/.

*All of our School of Education initial and advanced licensure programs are accredited by CAEP.


Pursue Your Degree with Confidence

  • All of our School of Education initial and advanced licensure programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
  • Our doctoral programs can prepare you for careers or career advancement in various school and administrative settings within the field of education.
  • Our School of Education is committed to providing quality education based on the principles of God’s Word.

Potential Careers for Ed.D. Graduates

  • Curriculum specialist
  • Elementary educator
  • Gifted-student instructor
  • Instructional supervisor
  • Middle school educator
  • Researcher
  • School administrator
  • Secondary school educator
  • Special education instructor
  • University professor

Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Additionally, all of our School of Education initial and advanced licensure programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). This means you can be confident you are investing in an industry-recognized credential that will help you meet your goals.


What Are the Benefits of Earning a Doctor of Education at 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:

  • We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online education degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • Liberty University’s state-of-the-art online learning environment offers you a wide variety of learning methods, including simulations, recorded lectures, digital collaboration tools, and more to help you engage with your studies and learn practical teaching skills.
  • 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. 
  • With an online doctorate in education, you may be eligible for higher pay than those who hold a master’s degree alone.
  • You can network with your peers and professors while pursuing one of our online Ed.D. programs during optional on-campus intensives as you develop your writing and research for the final capstone project phase.
  • Completing an online Ed.D. gives you a terminal educational credential that shows employers you have reached the pinnacle of your field’s achievement.

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)

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