Ph.D. in Higher Ed Admin – Community College Admin

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration – Community College Administration?

• Analyze community college governance, leadership, and institutional planning
• Evaluate historical trends and contemporary issues in higher education
• Examine qualitative, quantitative, and advanced educational research methods
• Explore assessment, accreditation, and organizational effectiveness practices
• Study student learning, development, and engagement within open-access institutions

Through this degree, you can study how community colleges serve diverse student populations while responding to financial, social, and policy-related pressures. Coursework also examines research design, educational statistics, literature review development, and dissertation methodology to support advanced scholarly inquiry. By exploring these areas, you can strengthen your understanding of leadership and research practices connected to higher education administration.

Potential Career Opportunities for Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration – Community College Administration Graduates

• Academic dean
• Community college administrator
• Higher education consultant
• Institutional researcher
• Provost
• Senior community college administrator
• System-level executive

Benefits of Pursuing Your Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration – Community College Administration with 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:

• 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 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!
• Faculty in this doctoral program bring experience in higher education leadership, administration, and research-focused scholarship.
• Your dissertation will provide an opportunity to conduct original research connected to community college leadership and administration.
• This program is offered in a fully online format, allowing you to remain connected to your professional responsibilities while pursuing doctoral study.

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!