Master of Education Higher Education: Educational Leadership
Transform Higher Education with an Online Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership
Do you feel a calling to equip teachers with the tools they need to mold students into responsible world-changers? If so, we have the degree for you! Liberty’s online Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Higher Education – Educational Leadership can help you develop the knowledge and skill set to create an effective learning environment for your students. You will study how to successfully lead others in an academic environment so students can receive the best education.
Influential leaders in the field often aim to prepare future generations to rise up and make a difference in the world. At Liberty University, we believe in our students — just like you. That’s why we work hard to develop reasonably priced and academically rigorous programs that produce educators and school leaders who model high academic, moral, and spiritual standards before their peers. We also believe that earning your degree should be affordable, which is why our 100% online M.Ed. degrees are now specially priced at just $430 per credit hour for full-time students.
What Will You Study in Liberty’s M.Ed. in Educational Leadership?
- Creating an organizational structure in an educational environment
- Managing contemporary issues in educational policy
- Merging technology into an academic plan
In this program, you’ll examine how higher education institutions operate across social, political, and economic dimensions, exploring the historical and philosophical foundations of university governance and leadership. You’ll analyze organizational models, institutional finances, and resource allocation strategies. You’ll also delve into student affairs, retention strategies, and support systems to help students succeed. Finally, you’ll investigate how to leverage educational technology, guide policy decisions, and address contemporary challenges facing higher education.
Potential Career Opportunities for M.Ed. in Higher Education Graduates
- College provost
- Curriculum director
- Dean of students or faculty
- Instructional coordinator
- University registrar
Highlights of Our M.Ed. in Higher 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 M.Ed. degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have lowered our tuition for our Master of Arts in Teaching and Master of Education programs. At $430 per credit hour for full time, Liberty University’s M.Ed. online is available at one of the lowest tuition rates for this degree in the country!
- Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
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 – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder
- 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)
Cited tuition rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours

Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Oct 20, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC