Master's in Higher Education Online | M.Ed.

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Influence the Next Generation of Students with an M.Ed. in Higher Education

If you love working with college students and helping them prepare for success after graduation, then conferring Liberty’s Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Higher Education may be the right next step for you. This degree will build on your teaching and administrative skills to help you qualify for top roles in the field of postsecondary education.

If you want to work in the administrative side of education, our program can help you get there. Earning an M.Ed. degree is a great way to go beyond the classroom and pursue a broader range of jobs within the education system. Whether you want to work for a college, government agency, or nonprofit, our higher education program can equip you to shape education policy and lead your students to success.

What Will You Study in an Online Higher Education Graduate Program?

Higher education professionals handle everything from curriculum design and instructional content to alumni relations and student enrollment. With our online M.Ed. in Higher Education, you’ll receive the training to pursue many leadership roles.

In this program, you’ll examine the major trends and problems facing colleges and universities in the 21st century. Many issues related to higher education will be explored, including culture, history, politics, economics, and public policy. By understanding the current state of our education system, you can make wise decisions as an academic leader or administrator.

To help students succeed – both in school and in a future career – you need to understand their personal, academic, and financial needs. Our M.Ed. program covers the essentials of academic advising, career guidance, student retention, and academic support. You’ll explore effective methods for promoting student success and making a difference in the lives of college students.

At the end of this program, you’ll complete case studies and develop a capstone project, allowing you to further explore current issues in education. You can also gain the tools to establish a professional network, assemble a teaching portfolio, and contribute to discussions about higher education.

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Why Choose Liberty’s Online Higher Education Master’s Program?

We don’t just train educators — we train educators who want to make a positive impact on the next generation. It’s who you are and who you aspire to become. Our M.Ed. program can provide you with both practical and theoretical knowledge, preparing you to meet the needs of students and faculty.

Quality Academics | Liberty’s M.Ed. degree meets high standards of excellence and academic quality. In this program, you’ll study under professors who have years of experience in the education sector. Drawing on what they have learned in their own careers, they can help you gain marketable skills and respected credentials. A master’s degree from Liberty is a great way to jumpstart your career and stand out to employers.

Flexible Courses | Choosing Liberty means choosing a degree that fits your schedule. Our master’s in higher education is offered 100% online, so you won’t need to relocate or put your life on hold to earn your degree. You can complete your courses when and where it’s most convenient for you — even from the comfort of your own home! You can also stay invested in your family, job, and community while preparing to take your career to the next level.

Ethical Training | Liberty University seeks to produce school leaders who model high academic, moral, and spiritual standards before their peers. In this program, you can gain more than advanced skills — you’ll also train to stand out as a person of integrity in the workplace.

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Potential Careers for Master’s in Higher Education Graduates

Dean of admissions
Director of academic advising
Director of career services

Educational consultant
Leadership program administrator
Residential life coordinator

Master’s in Higher Education Degree Options

In this program, you’ll get to choose the degree track that offers the specialized expertise you need. Each area of study can help you gain knowledge and skills that match your personal interests and career goals.

No matter which area of study you choose, you’ll take core courses that can give you a thorough understanding of the American education system.

Educational Leadership

Our online Master of Education in Higher Education – Educational Leadership can help prepare you to lead in postsecondary education settings. Combining ethical principles with accredited academics, this degree can help you master skills in community relations, instructional leadership, educational technology, school policymaking, and other areas of leadership.

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Tuition & Aid

At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

Graduate Education Full Time	$430/Credit
Graduate Education Part Time	$645/Credit
Military Graduate	$290/Credit

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.

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Admission Requirements for Liberty University’s Higher Education Master’s Program Online

Admission Requirements

Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.5 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

Preliminary Acceptance

If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:

Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
Complete a Bachelor’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
Submit an official/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application.
Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new master’s degree.

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Transcript Policies

Unofficial College Transcript Policy

Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:

Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
Cumulative GPA
A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
Degree and date conferred (if applicable)

Official College Transcript Policy

An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

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Who May Qualify?

Active Duty
Reserve/National Guard
Veterans/Retirees
Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
Current Department of Defense Employees

Available Benefits:

Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate 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)

*Not applicable to certificates.

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.

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Why Choose Liberty’s Online Higher Education Master’s Program?

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Master’s in Higher Education Degree Options

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Admission Requirements for Liberty University’s Higher Education Master’s Program Online

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