Liberty University Graduate Programs
Liberty University is a Private, 4-years school located in Lynchburg, VA. Liberty University graduate schools offer through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate programs.
The 2023 tuition & fees at Liberty University is when a student take courses regularly (18 to 21 credit hours per semester). The graduate tuition per credit hour is $477 for part-time students. Total 47,803 students have enrolled in graduate programs and, among enrolled students45,783 students enrolled online exclusively.
Graduate Program Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $8,340 |
|---|---|
| Graduate Population | 47,803 |
| Online Graduate Population | 45,783 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Offered Graduate Degrees | Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate |
Liberty University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1980 - Current).
Graduate Programs, Number of Completers
Liberty University offers Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate degrees through 145 gradaute programs. Last year, total 13,896 students have earned their degrees/certificate through graduate programs at Liberty University. Next tables summarize the offered graduate major programs and its sub-programs at Liberty University.
Master's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Communication and Journalism [+] | 3 | 200 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | 77 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 1 | 109 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (other) | 1 | 14 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 2 | 25 |
| Information Technology | 1 | 19 |
| Informatics | 1 | 6 |
| Education [+] | 21 | 1,982 |
| Education | 1 | 11 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | 92 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 1 | 164 |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | 1 | 161 |
| Urban Education and Leadership | 1 | 11 |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | 1 | 33 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | 289 |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 1 | 16 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 1 | 450 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services (other) | 1 | 16 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | 378 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | 59 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | 121 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | 42 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | 33 |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 1 | 1 |
| Health Teacher Education | 1 | 5 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | 13 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | 31 |
| History Teacher Education | 1 | 31 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | 1 | 25 |
| Engineering [+] | 1 | 4 |
| Engineering | 1 | 4 |
| Engineering Technology [+] | 1 | 10 |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 1 | 10 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | 1 | 15 |
| Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 15 |
| Legal Studies [+] | 3 | 179 |
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies | 1 | 61 |
| American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence | 1 | 96 |
| International Law and Legal Studies | 1 | 22 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | 4 | 84 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 | 7 |
| Creative Writing | 1 | 15 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 1 | 35 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 1 | 27 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | 3 | 356 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 35 |
| Exercise Physiology | 1 | 219 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other) | 1 | 102 |
| Military Technologies and Applied Sciences [+] | 1 | 105 |
| Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare | 1 | 105 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 3 | 169 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 1 | 31 |
| Human Biology | 1 | 22 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | 1 | 116 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | 2 | 191 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 1 | 118 |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 1 | 73 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | 2 | 5 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Christian Studies | 1 | 5 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations [+] | 6 | 1,507 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 1 | 78 |
| Religious Education | 1 | 14 |
| Religious/Sacred Music | 1 | 31 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 1 | 788 |
| Divinity/Ministry | 1 | 591 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations (other) | 1 | 5 |
| Psychology [+] | 3 | 1,065 |
| Psychology | 1 | 4 |
| Counseling Psychology | 1 | 792 |
| Applied Psychology | 1 | 269 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | 1 | 455 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 1 | 455 |
| Human Services [+] | 2 | 240 |
| Public Administration | 1 | 160 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 1 | 80 |
| Social Sciences [+] | 3 | 172 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | 57 |
| National Security Policy Studies | 1 | 76 |
| Political Science and Government | 1 | 39 |
| Transportation and Materials Moving [+] | 1 | 35 |
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology | 1 | 35 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 5 | 117 |
| Design and Visual Communications | 1 | 63 |
| Graphic Design | 1 | 16 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 1 | 2 |
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 1 | 6 |
| Music Pedagogy | 1 | 30 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 6 | 1,534 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 1 | 162 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 1 | 47 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other) | 1 | 881 |
| Public Health | 1 | 255 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 1 | 5 |
| Nursing Administration | 1 | 184 |
| Business [+] | 6 | 1,804 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 | 1,408 |
| Project Management | 1 | 55 |
| Accounting | 1 | 196 |
| Finance | 1 | 58 |
| Management Information Systems | 1 | 11 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 1 | 76 |
| History [+] | 1 | 136 |
| History | 1 | 136 |
| Total | 81 | 10,390 |
Doctorate (Research)
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Communication and Journalism [+] | 2 | 11 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | 9 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 1 | 2 |
| Education [+] | 5 | 826 |
| Education | 1 | 57 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | 307 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 1 | 403 |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | 1 | 58 |
| Education (other) | 1 | 1 |
| Engineering [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Engineering | 1 | 1 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | 1 | 8 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 | 8 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations [+] | 4 | 359 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 1 | 2 |
| Religious Education | 1 | 38 |
| Religious/Sacred Music | 1 | 16 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 1 | 303 |
| Psychology [+] | 2 | 98 |
| Psychology | 1 | 9 |
| Counseling Psychology | 1 | 89 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | 1 | 14 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 1 | 14 |
| Human Services [+] | 2 | 5 |
| Public Administration | 1 | 1 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 1 | 4 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 1 | 26 |
| Music Pedagogy | 1 | 26 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 1 | 32 |
| Nursing Practice | 1 | 32 |
| Business [+] | 2 | 210 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 | 139 |
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | 71 |
| History [+] | 1 | 5 |
| History | 1 | 5 |
| Total | 23 | 1,595 |
Doctorate (Practice)
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies [+] | 1 | 69 |
| Law | 1 | 69 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 1 | 144 |
| Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy | 1 | 144 |
| Total | 2 | 213 |
Post-Bachelor's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Communication and Journalism [+] | 2 | 24 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | 21 |
| Organizational Communication | 1 | 3 |
| Education [+] | 10 | 202 |
| Education | 1 | 31 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | 29 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 1 | 34 |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | 1 | 21 |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | 1 | 23 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | 0 |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 1 | 23 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 1 | 24 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | 4 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | 1 | 13 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | 2 | 7 |
| Hebrew Language and Literature | 1 | 2 |
| Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature | 1 | 5 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | 1 | 14 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 1 | 14 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | 1 | 2 |
| Christian Studies | 1 | 2 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations [+] | 5 | 222 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 1 | 78 |
| Religious/Sacred Music | 1 | 7 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 1 | 46 |
| Divinity/Ministry | 1 | 3 |
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | 1 | 88 |
| Psychology [+] | 1 | 51 |
| Psychology | 1 | 51 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | 2 | 82 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 1 | 80 |
| Homeland Security | 1 | 2 |
| Human Services [+] | 2 | 92 |
| Public Administration | 1 | 71 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 1 | 21 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 1 | 2 |
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 1 | 2 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 5 | 319 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other) | 1 | 35 |
| Public Health | 1 | 39 |
| Nursing Education | 1 | 9 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 1 | 224 |
| Nursing Practice | 1 | 12 |
| Business [+] | 2 | 363 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 | 196 |
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | 167 |
| History [+] | 1 | 49 |
| History | 1 | 49 |
| Total | 35 | 1,429 |
Post-Master's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | 3 | 262 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | 144 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 1 | 102 |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | 1 | 16 |
| Psychology [+] | 1 | 7 |
| Counseling Psychology | 1 | 7 |
| Total | 4 | 269 |
Tuition & Fees
For academic year 2022-2023, the graduate tuition & fees of Liberty University are $8,340 in average. The tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $477 for part-time students and/or overloaded credit.
| Tuition & fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $8,333 | $456 |
| 2020 | $8,400 | $463 |
| 2021 | $8,349 | $460 |
| 2022 | $8,360 | $472 |
| 2023 | $8,405 | $477 |
| 2024 | $8,340 | $473 |
Graduate Student Population
At Liberty University graduate schools, there are total 47,803 graduate students. Among them, 45,783 students have enrolled graduate programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 18,647 men and 29,156 women students at Liberty University graduate schools. Next table summarizes the graduate student population at Liberty University.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 47,803 | 18,647 | 29,156 |
| American Indian/Native American | 206 | 79 | 127 |
| Asian | 1,097 | 487 | 610 |
| Black/African American | 9,532 | 3,136 | 6,396 |
| Hispanic | 2,661 | 984 | 1,677 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 140 | 66 | 74 |
| White | 21,341 | 8,656 | 12,685 |
| Two More | 1,616 | 590 | 1,026 |
| Un-Known | 10,974 | 4,543 | 6,431 |