Doctoral Degrees
Overview
Deepen Your Knowledge Through Liberty’s Doctoral Programs
With advanced studies and experience in your field, you provide expertise through the confidence of facing and overcoming real-world challenges. But if you’ve found gaps in your training and feel under-equipped to tackle the work in your field, then you’re ready to seek a higher level of knowledge and mastery. By earning your doctorate, you can reach the peak of academic and professional studies in your discipline.
With a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or other doctorates, you can engage in the highest levels of scholarship and contribute to the field of human knowledge. Your research and studies can help shape the future of your field and make your mark on it. Do you want to be a leader in your discipline? Liberty University’s doctoral programs can help you gain advanced training.
For every field, there’s a degree that shows you’ve reached the top.
Maybe you’re in the field of health science, engineering, or behavioral science. Perhaps you’re a counselor or full-time ministry professional. At Liberty, we can offer you a doctoral degree in any of these fields and many more. You can master the knowledge of your specialization and become someone that others look to for professional guidance.
So what are you waiting for? Advance your career, increase your knowledge, and revisit the skill or profession you love. Start pursuing your doctoral degree with us today.
Doctorate vs. PhD
Liberty University has many doctoral programs to choose from. Depending on the field, the highest degree may be a PhD program or a doctorate of another type. These degrees are usually considered terminal degrees.
However, this comparison may differ from field to field. There typically aren’t many alternative tracks within specific disciplines to confuse – if you know the field you want to pursue, that will narrow your list of doctoral types.
Degree Programs
Doctoral Degree Programs by School
College of Osteopathic Medicine
John W. Rawlings School of Divinity
School of Behavioral Sciences
School of Engineering
School of Health Sciences
School of Law
Benefits
Why Choose Liberty’s Doctoral Programs?
Advance With Purpose
At Liberty, your doctoral degree is more than an academic achievement, it’s a calling. Whether you’re aiming to lead in education, business, ministry, or healthcare, your program is designed to help you make a lasting impact. You won’t just gain knowledge, you’ll develop the wisdom and character needed to lead with conviction and clarity in your field.
Study Under Scholar-Practitioners
Your professors bring both academic expertise and real-world experience into every lecture, discussion, and research project. At Liberty, you’ll study under faculty who are not only respected scholars but also active professionals – mentors who understand your challenges and are invested in your success.
Immerse Yourself in a Dynamic Campus Community
As a residential doctoral student at Liberty, you can benefit from face-to-face mentorship, collaborative research opportunities, and access to world-class academic resources. You can engage deeply with your peers and professors, build lasting professional relationships, and take advantage of Liberty’s vibrant campus life – all while focusing on your advanced academic goals.
Access Cutting-Edge Resources
As a doctoral student at Liberty, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art research labs, dedicated writing and tutoring centers, and extensive digital and print library collections. Whether you’re working on your dissertation or conducting field-specific studies, you’ll have the tools for your academic journey.
Photo Gallery
Discover the Liberty Difference in Our Doctoral Program Gallery
See how Liberty University’s doctoral programs come to life through these images of campus, classrooms, and community. From hands-on research and faculty mentorship to student presentations and campus events, these moments capture what sets Liberty apart. Explore how academic excellence and vibrant student life shape your doctoral journey here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about how one of Liberty University’s PhD programs or other doctorates can help you meet your career needs? Below are some common questions and answers about how doctorates work, how they compare, and what they might do for your career.