Doctor of Music Education Setting the Tempo for Future Music Educators
Ignite a Passion for Music in the Next Generation of Musicians with a Doctor of Music Education
Translate your talent and love for music into a rewarding career in music education. Through Liberty University’s Doctor of Music Education program, you can prepare to bring the gift of music to students of all ages. The best music educators are the ones who have exemplary talent paired with a strong desire to make a difference in music instruction and research. Our goal is to help you take your talent and passion and use it to change the lives of your students.
Pursuing doctoral-level music studies can provide you with advanced training in teaching practices and leadership methods that can help set you up for success. Whether you are currently working as a music educator or you are interested in pursuing a position in the field, our online doctorate in music education can provide you with the necessary credentials to teach music from the elementary to the university level.
Your officially conferred degree name will be Doctor of Music Education.
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Why Choose Liberty’s Doctor of Music Education Degree?
Our Doctor of Music Education degree focuses on practical, hands-on training that can help you teach music with confidence and skill. We want to help you advance in your profession by equipping you with the historical, philosophical, psychological, pedagogical, and ethical skills you will need to create positive changes in 21st-century music education.
Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), and our School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). These accreditations demonstrate our high standard for academics and allow you to earn a degree recognized by other academic institutions and employers.
Our mission is to Train Champions for Christ, so our programs are taught from a biblical framework and have Christian values used throughout the curriculum. Plus, you can complete our Doctor of Music Education degree 100% online in a flexible, 8-week course format. We understand that you have family, career, community, and church obligations, so we designed our doctoral music program to work with your busy life and schedule.
What Will You Study in Our Doctor of Music Education Degree?
Earning a Doctor of Music Education degree can prepare you to teach music education classes in K-12 and collegiate settings. Throughout this degree, you can gain a historical understanding of music education in America while learning how to integrate theory and research into your classroom. You can also engage in research focused on musical and educational teaching and learning methods.
You will have the opportunity to explore different music teaching approaches as you are taught how to improve the quality of music research and instruction. Additionally, our online courses pair biblical applications with music education. Prepare confidently so you can champion your faith in the highly impactful field of education with a reputable doctoral degree in music education.
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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.
| Doctoral Full Time | $610/Credit |
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| Doctoral Part Time | $675/Credit |
Eligible current and former military service members and their spouses may qualify for a special rate of $375/credit hour (learn more).
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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Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
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- Active Duty
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- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
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. Find out how you can take advantage of this unique opportunity as you work toward your goal of reaching the pinnacle of your profession – for less.
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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