Online Master’s Degree Programs Advancing Your Career with Specialized Graduate Education

• Affordability | Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors – because Liberty University strives to keep your costs low.
• Credibility | Liberty University is regionally accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and holds some of the highest programmatic accreditation for the School of Education (CAEP), School of Nursing (CCNE), School of Business (ACBSP), School of Music (NASM), and School of Behavioral Sciences (CACREP).
• Flexibility | Most of Liberty’s online master’s courses are offered in a flexible, 8-week course format with 8 different start dates throughout the year.
• Professional instructors | Every online professor has professional experience in their field, and Liberty professors are known for their personal investment in their students. You can benefit from real-world knowledge and mentorship in your virtual classroom.
• Simple admission process | There are no GRE requirements for Liberty’s online master’s degrees. Submit your official college transcripts or let us request them for you through our Transcript Request Form. For more information, see the admission requirements section on the page for the program you’re interested in.
• Student support | Admission counselors, academic advisors, and a technical support team are here to assist you from day 1 – from the admission process to graduation.

You want an education that’s worth the effort you put into it, and we want you to be proud of the education you receive. Your online master’s degree through Liberty University can help give you the following:

• A high level of skills and techniques associated with your chosen field
• A range of transferable and professional abilities gained through independent and highly focused learning and research
• Advanced knowledge of a specialized body of theoretical and applied topics

Your online master’s degree program will be taught by professional educators dedicated to your academic success. Our professors are available to mentor you while teaching from a biblical worldview. Choose one of the online master’s degree programs we offer and join a growing community of innovators, dreamers, and leaders.

Yes! At Liberty University, we offer 350+ online master’s programs – allowing you to earn a valuable credential from the comfort of home. If you’re like most of our students, odds are you’re a working professional with many responsibilities to juggle. We’ve designed each of our master’s programs online with this in mind.

We know that the life of a working professional isn’t always easy. You may find yourself strapped for time between work, family, community, church, and various other commitments. Your responsibilities aren’t going away anytime soon, and you may fear that your busy schedule will prevent you from achieving your goal of earning a master’s degree.

That’s why our online master’s programs are designed with your success in mind. Most of our online graduate degrees are offered 100% online with 8-week courses and no set login times, so you can remain active in your community while still working on your online master’s degree.

In addition, expert professors with years of real-world experience teach each of our courses. When you choose to pursue your online master’s degree at Liberty, you’re choosing professors who are educated, knowledgeable, and committed to your success. Our instructors can also mentor you, offer constructive feedback that can improve your base of knowledge, and pray for you.

At Liberty University, a GRE is not required for admission to an online master’s degree program. This is just one of the many ways we strive to make quality education available and accessible.

There are a few differences and similarities between our online master’s degrees and our residential master’s degrees.

In our online master’s programs, you will complete your coursework remotely instead of on our residential campus. While some of our online master’s degrees have required on-campus intensives, you won’t need to worry about permanently relocating to attend weekly lectures.

Our online master’s programs and our residential master’s programs use the same curriculum but have different delivery methods. When you choose to pursue your master’s degree online at Liberty, you choose a curriculum that was developed with the same care and attention to detail as our residential degrees. We don’t shortchange you when you take an online degree – we empower you. Experience the power of online learning, earn a valuable credential from the comfort of home, and take your career to new heights.

The best master’s degree online for you depends on your academic and professional goals. 

A master’s degree in itself is a goal for some, and rightfully so. Earning an online master’s degree is a great accomplishment, and upon completing your degree through one of Liberty’s online master’s programs, you’ll have a valuable credential that represents your hard work and dedication.

You may also want to earn your online master’s degree for career purposes. If you work in business, an online MBA from Liberty could be an excellent addition to your résumé. If you’re interested in working toward becoming a licensed* professional counselor, you may find our Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling to be a great fit.

Maybe you’d like to pursue a teaching license* by earning your Master of Arts in Teaching degree online. Our online MS in Criminal Justice is a great option if you work in law enforcement and want additional, career-specific knowledge.

Be sure to contact us with any questions you have! It’s our privilege to assist you, and it’s our mission to help you earn a life-changing, career-enhancing online master’s degree. 

*Liberty maintains strict compliance with all licensure requirements for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Not a Virginia resident? We want to help find the best program for you! To view educational requirements and whether a specific program aligns with the licensure requirements for your state, please review our licensure/certification requirements webpage.

If you have a natural talent for language and writing, our Master of Arts in Professional Writing and our Master of Arts in Linguistics are both excellent options. If you’re great with technology or numbers, you may find our Master of Science in Engineering Management, Master of Science in Accounting, or master’s program in information technology to be a great fit for you.

Quite a few of our students find their passion during their undergraduate studies and continue their studies in the same area. For example, if you have a bachelor’s degree in business, you may find our online MBA program to be a great fit that builds on your previously earned business degree. If you studied criminal justice at the undergraduate level and would like to expand your knowledge of law enforcement, our Master of Science in Criminal Justice may suit you well.

While certain subjects may come naturally to you, our online master’s degree programs are designed to challenge you to grasp new concepts, gain in-depth knowledge, and develop an advanced understanding of your subject. At Liberty, it’s our goal to challenge you to think critically, and as a result, help you graduate as a more confident, prepared professional who is capable of making a considerable impact in your career field. If you’d like help choosing the perfect degree program for you, call today to speak with an admissions counselor!

The credibility of our online master’s programs is backed by several accrediting agencies. Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees. 

In addition, a number of our online degree programs – such as clinical mental health counseling, nursing, and business administration – hold either programmatic or degree-specific accreditation from esteemed accrediting agencies. For more information, please see our accreditation page.

The cost of your program will depend on the exact degree you pursue. At Liberty, we strive to make earning your master’s degree as affordable as possible. We do this in several ways.

First, most of our online master’s programs are billed at just $580 per credit hour for full-time students. We also offer a number of discounts for eligible students, and several programs have their own special rates. For example, the Master of Arts in Teaching and some of our Master of Education programs are available at a full-time rate of $430 per credit hour. Several divinity programs, such as our Master of Divinity, offer a block rate of $2,850 per semester for full-time students.

Second, most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. Liberty strives to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.

Third, we offer generous military discounts. At Liberty, eligible current and former members of the armed forces and their spouses can receive a discounted graduate tuition rate of just $290 per credit hour. If you’re a veteran who currently serves as a first responder in a civilian capacity, you may also be eligible for an additional discount. For more information, check out our First Responder Discount page.

These 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.

There are several differences between an online master’s degree and an online doctoral degree. 

First, a doctoral degree is more advanced than a master’s degree. Most doctoral programs require a master’s degree for admission. While this may be the case, master’s degrees are still in high demand among employers, and earning an online master’s degree can help you pursue new opportunities. Our online master’s programs can also help prepare you for future doctoral studies. 

Second, master’s degrees are often sought after by students looking for practical job skills, while doctoral degrees are popular among students seeking research-focused, academic careers – perhaps as a professor at a college or university.

Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees. Not only have we met rigorous institutional accreditation standards, but also many of our online degree programs hold either programmatic or degree-specific accreditation from esteemed accrediting agencies. For more information, please see our accreditation page.

All of our courses are taught by respected professionals with years of real-world experience as well as advanced degrees. When you choose Liberty for your online master’s degree, you choose an institution of education that can help set you apart as a knowledgeable, principled difference-maker.