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

Available Education Degrees

Master’s Degrees:

Postgraduate and Doctoral Degrees

*Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)


Online Degrees in Education

Tomorrow’s leaders are today’s students, and teachers are the ones who inspire them. If you become a teacher, you can earn the privilege of influencing the future every day. And an associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in education can increase your potential for making a lasting impact on your students.

Liberty University’s online programs in education can help you learn how to inspire students in your classroom, school, or university with confidence. Whether you’re a teacher looking to further your career through formal credentialing or are wanting to start a rewarding career in the field of education, Liberty University’s online education degrees can help equip you with the skills, knowledge, and tools to prepare students for success in the classroom.

You’ll explore educational theories that underlie the learning process as well as real-world teaching methods that can help you become a better teacher. You’ll also study the latest education technologies to engage your students in the classroom and the current trends in public, private, and Christian learning institutions. You can leverage your studies with the goal of becoming a practice-focused educator who is effective — and valuable.

Whether you’re working toward your associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree, your credentials from Liberty University can help equip you to reach new professional heights and shape a better world by championing what matters to you. And that’s what matters to us.

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


Potential Careers

  • College professor
  • Curriculum director
  • Gifted education teacher
  • Principal or vice principal
  • School superintendent
  • Special education teacher
  • Teacher
  • Teacher’s aide

Please note that not all education degrees lead to licensure and that state requirements for teaching vary by state.  You can research your state’s licensure requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/

Liberty’s institutional accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and its field-specific accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for all School of Education initial and advanced licensure programs mean you can be confident that you are investing in an industry-recognized credential that will help you meet your goals.


What Are the Benefits of Earning an Education Degree at Liberty University?

  • 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, and digital collaboration tools as well as others that will 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. 
  • You can complete your online education program in less time than you think, due to our 8-week format and 8 start dates per year.
  • Licensure tracks are available with the necessary coursework and experience to meet state requirements.

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 — $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses, $275 per credit hour for graduate courses, and $275 per credit hour for Ed.D. and Ed.S. 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)
  • Potential college credit for military training for undergraduate programs

Military Discount for Doctoral Students

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. Find out how you can take advantage of our unique military discount for doctoral students and reach the pinnacle of your profession — for less.

Let's find your education degree

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

Available Education Degrees

Master’s Degrees

Postgraduate and Doctoral Degrees

*Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)


Online Degrees in Education

Tomorrow’s leaders are today’s students, and teachers are the ones who inspire them. If you become a teacher, you can earn the privilege of influencing the future every day. And an associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in education can increase your potential for making a lasting impact on your students.

Liberty University’s online programs in education can help you learn how to inspire students in your classroom, school, or university with confidence. Whether you’re a teacher looking to further your career through formal credentialing or are wanting to start a rewarding career in the field of education, Liberty University’s online education degrees can help equip you with the skills, knowledge, and tools to prepare students for success in the classroom.

You’ll explore educational theories that underlie the learning process as well as real-world teaching methods that can help you become a better teacher. You’ll also study the latest education technologies to engage your students in the classroom and the current trends in public, private, and Christian learning institutions. You can leverage your studies with the goal of becoming a practice-focused educator who is effective — and valuable.

Whether you’re working toward your associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree, your credentials from Liberty University can help equip you to reach new professional heights and shape a better world by championing what matters to you. And that’s what matters to us.

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


Potential Careers

  • College professor
  • Curriculum director
  • Gifted education teacher
  • Principal or vice principal
  • School superintendent
  • Special education teacher
  • Teacher
  • Teacher’s aide

Please note that not all education degrees lead to licensure and that state requirements for teaching vary by state.  You can research your state’s licensure requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/

Liberty’s institutional accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and its field-specific accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for all School of Education initial and advanced licensure programs mean you can be confident that you are investing in an industry-recognized credential that will help you meet your goals.


What Are the Benefits of Earning an Education Degree at Liberty University?

  • 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, and digital collaboration tools as well as others that will 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.
  • You can complete your online education program in less time than you think, due to our 8-week format and 8 start dates per year.
  • Licensure tracks are available with the necessary coursework and experience to meet state requirements.

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 — $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses, $275 per credit hour for graduate courses, and $275 per credit hour for Ed.D. and Ed.S. 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)
  • Potential college credit for military training for undergraduate programs

Military Discount for Doctoral Students

Lead your field with the doctoral degree you want — at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $300/credit hour. Find out how you can take advantage of our unique military discount for doctoral students and reach the pinnacle of your profession — for less.

600+ Online Degrees

With over 600 online degrees, we have something that will accommodate your dreams and calling.

Ranked in the top 10% of Niche.com’s 2024 best online schools in America

Recognized by multiple institutions for academic quality, affordability, and accessibility.

No tuition increase for 9 years

We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.

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