Doctor of Music Education (D.M.E.)

What Will You Study in Our Doctor of Music Education Degree?

• Current issues influencing the state of music education in schools
• How the music educator builds community and culture 
• Preparation for careers in music education administration
• Various philosophies of music education and the psychology of music

Through this degree, you can gain a historical understanding of music education in the United States while learning how to integrate teaching, theory, and research into your classroom. You will also engage in coursework and research connecting musical and educational teaching and learning methods.

Additionally, our online courses pair biblical applications with music education. Prepare with confidence so you can champion your faith in the field of education with a doctoral degree in music education from Liberty University. 

Career Opportunities for Doctor of Music Education Graduates

• Band director
• Curricular supervisor of music
• Curricular supervisor of visual and performing arts
• Music director
• Music program administrator
• University professor

Benefits for Students Pursuing the Online Doctor of 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:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online Doctor of Music Education degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students! 
• Liberty’s Doctor of Music Education program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
• The program includes an integrated thesis project that allows you to demonstrate your expertise and ability to apply advanced knowledge applicable to music education from public and private K-12 schools to the college and university level.

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 $375/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 $375/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 $375/credit hour for your doctorate. Learn more!

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