School of Education – Postgraduate Degrees Address Important Challenges in Education
Why Choose Liberty University’s School of Education for Your Online Postgraduate Education Degree?
Postgraduate degrees include intermediate, post-master’s programs, as well as full doctoral programs. On this page, you will find information about our non-doctoral postgraduate programs. If you are interested in a full doctoral program, please visit the School of Education’s doctoral degrees page.
Our postgraduate degrees can be completed online, allowing you to stay connected to your family, work, and community while studying. With Liberty, you can pursue the Education Specialist (EdS) degree for a faster track with no dissertation and then pursue a Doctor of Education (EdD) or PhD in Education when you’re ready. If you need post-master’s training that can help set you apart, Liberty has the flexible program tracks you need.
Liberty’s postgraduate education programs offer advanced studies of learning theory and research to prepare you to pursue education leadership and advanced teaching positions at the K-12 and university settings. Some of the things you can study in Liberty’s education degrees include:
- Cutting-edge institutional-level testing and measurement techniques
- How to implement the newest learning technologies into the classroom for more effective learning
Whether you are looking to pursue future doctoral studies or not, an EdS degree can help provide the in-demand training you need to become a better teacher and help you tackle institutional-level education challenges.
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What Sets Us Apart?
- Private Nonprofit University
- 600+ Online Degrees
- No Standardized Testing for Admission
- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
Available Online Postgrad Education Degrees
Education Specialist (EdS)
Education Specialist (EdS) in Administration and Supervision
Education Specialist (EdS) in Educational Research
Education Specialist (EdS) in Higher Education Administration
Education Specialist (EdS) in Instructional Design and Technology
Education Specialist (EdS) in Special Education
Not sure what to choose?
Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.
Value of a Degree in Education Online
At Liberty, you can strengthen your teaching and leadership skills and accomplish something remarkable. Earning a degree isn’t just something you do – it can be an invaluable experience. Take a look at some other reasons why earning an online postgraduate degree is worth it.
Return on Investment
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides valuable information on how a degree can impact salary prospects. Learn more!*
Employment Opportunities
Explore job outlook statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the following careers: instructional coordinators,** postsecondary education administrators,*** and K-12 school principals.****
Professional Connections
Mastering concepts and gaining advanced knowledge shouldn’t be the only benefits of a postgraduate degree. Our world-class online learning environment is designed to facilitate collaboration and networking.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Earnings and unemployment rates by educational attainment (viewed online Jan. 8, 2026). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Instructional Coordinators (viewed online Jan. 8, 2026). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
***Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Postsecondary Education Administrators (viewed online Jan. 8, 2026). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
****Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Elementary, Middle, and High School Principals (viewed online Jan. 8, 2026). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
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 – $375 per credit hour for EdS and EdD courses
- 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)
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.
