Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Higher Education Administration – Assessment and Evaluation
Learn How to Analyze and Guide Your Institution’s Academic Programs with Liberty’s Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration – Assessment and Evaluation
As a dedicated education professional, your years of experience have helped you learn how to create effective academic programs. Liberty University’s Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Higher Education Administration – Assessment and Evaluation can help shape your skills and advance your understanding of the critical areas of educational assessment and institutional research.
This 100% online Ph.D. degree program can help you learn how to make sure that your school is fulfilling the various requirements set by accreditation agencies. Understanding how to formulate the reports needed to ensure compliance and enforce best practices in academia is vital to the success of your institution.
Partner with us for your Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration – Assessment and Evaluation, and have the opportunity to learn new skills which can help in your career.
What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration – Assessment and Evaluation?
- College and university organizational components and leadership issues
- Effective teaching methods for college settings and how to maximize the impact, growth, and satisfaction of students
- How to conduct groundbreaking research useful to future scholars
- Methods and best practices for process evaluation in education
In addition to the list of topics you’ll explore above, you can also learn about the assessment of programs and research, economic and budgeting issues, the historical foundations of higher education, and more. This doctoral assessment and evaluation degree program also requires a dissertation – which will allow you to conduct your own scholarly research and contribute to the knowledge base in the field.
Potential Careers for Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration – Assessment and Evaluation Graduates
- Assessment coordinator
- College/university administrator
- Curriculum specialist
- Professor
- Program coordinator
Benefits of Pursuing Your Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration – Assessment and Evaluation with Liberty University
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
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 $300/credit hour. Here’s how:
- If you’re earning or have earned a master’s degree through Liberty, you automatically qualify for the low price (when you begin within 2 years of your master’s completion).
- If you haven’t earned a graduate degree through Liberty, our Executive Certificate program allows you to pay only $300/credit hour for a postgraduate certificate that can stand alone or potentially count as the first 21 hours of a related doctoral degree. Then pay just $300/credit hour for your doctorate. Learn more!
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours

Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC