Doctor of Philosophy History
Bolster Your Expertise as a Historian with Our Ph.D. in History
Are you interested in furthering your training, knowledge, and skill set so that you can pursue careers in education, research, politics, archaeology, or management of national landmarks or museums? Whatever your history-related career goals are, Liberty University’s Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in History aims to help provide the training needed for academia or other career fields that require an extensive understanding of the past.
When you complete your doctorate in history at Liberty, you can become better prepared to pursue a multitude of career opportunities. For instance, you could potentially join the world of academia as a professor, professional researcher, or academic publisher or editor. You may also pursue positions as a museum curator, international development specialist, author, archaeologist, or federal government employee.
Don’t wait any longer! Academics and many other career fields need people like you who are knowledgeable about the undercurrents, culture, and societal standards surrounding historical events. Partner with us and take the next step in your academic journey today.
What Will You Study in Your Ph.D. in History Program?
- How to apply a Christian worldview to the study of history
- How to apply historical methodology to professional settings
- How to conduct original research that is based upon knowledge of the literature of the discipline
- How to evaluate historiographic positions, like scholarly literature and interpretations, at the doctoral level
Potential Career Opportunities for Ph.D. in History Graduates
- Academic publisher
- Archaeologist
- Author
- Federal government employee
- Higher education administrator
- Historian
- International development specialist
- Museum curator
- Professional researcher
- Professor
Benefits of Earning Your Online Ph.D. in History
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 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!
- You can benefit from networking opportunities with other professionals in the program from across the country.
- The Ph.D. in History is taught from a conservative Christian worldview.
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!
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.
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Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.
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