Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy – Economic Policy
Gain Advanced Studies in the Theory and Practice of Economic Policy for All Levels of Government
Liberty University’s Ph.D. in Public Policy – Economic Policy will provide you with the advanced financial knowledge you need to effectively lead both in the government and in civilian roles with nonprofits, consulting firms, and international organizations. Our Ph.D. degree program curriculum builds upon your existing knowledge of economics and provides a deeper look at how the discipline of economics relates to public policy.
Our Ph.D. in Public Policy degrees provide advanced studies in the theoretical and concrete practices of economics, policy analysis, and statistics. By equipping you with these critical skills, Liberty’s Ph.D. in Public Policy will set you apart from your peers and provide you with the confidence you need to positively impact economic policy at all levels of government.
What Will You Learn in Our Ph.D. in Economic Policy?
By combining public policy with advanced studies in national and global economic challenges, this terminal degree in economic policy will give you a well-rounded education that can equip you to analyze problems and develop effective solutions to real-world problems. Liberty’s online doctoral degree in public policy also requires a guided, integrated dissertation project that will allow you to demonstrate your research skills and financial problem-solving ability.
Potential Careers for Ph.D. in Economic Policy Graduates
- Government employee
- Professor (higher education)
- Researcher
- Senior public policy analyst
Highlights of Liberty’s Ph.D. in Public Policy Program
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 Ph.D. from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- 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.
- You can complete our online Ph.D. in Public Policy degree in under 3 years.
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 $300/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 $300/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 $300/credit hour for your doctorate. Learn more!
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 21, 2024
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC