Master of Science in Human Performance – Nutrition
Help Others with Physical Health Through Diet and Nutrition
If you are passionate about health and wellness and want to dig into the science of athletic performance for ability optimization, then Liberty University’s master’s in human performance degree with a specialization in nutrition is an excellent choice for achieving your goals!
Earning an online degree in nutrition can provide a greater array of job opportunities on local, national, and global levels. There is a considerable need for nutrition experts to enhance the quality of life and help provide clients direction in attaining a healthier lifestyle. Obtaining an M.S. in Human Performance – Nutrition from Liberty University can give you an edge in the field of health, wellness, and nutrition, as well as equips you to serve as a valuable asset in any business.
What Will You Study in Our M.S. in Human Performance – Nutrition Degree?
Our online master’s degree in nutrition, integrated with a Christian worldview, will equip you with the ability to analyze and interpret training data for the creation of nutritional plans for client rehabilitation and increased performance. By earning our master’s in human performance degree online, you will be equipped with the ability to educate individuals on their overall health for promoting physical well-being through a variety of nutritional standards, habits, and tools.
In addition, you will learn about foodborne illness prevention, nutrition and chronic disease, diabetes, obesity, and eating disorders. You will increase your understanding of the essential principles of nutrition and how specific nutritional strategies will assist you in improving the lives of the public and athletic clientele.
Potential Careers for M.S. in Human Performance – Nutrition Graduates
Start or advance your career in human performance and nutrition. The online master’s in human performance and nutrition opens the door to these potential careers:
- Nutrition and Exercise Specialist
- Medical Fitness Specialist
- Wellness Coach
Benefits of Pursuing Your M.S. in Human Performance 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 among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – 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.
- 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.
- 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 – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- 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)
Credit Hours

Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC










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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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