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Doctor of Music Education
Ignite a Passion Among the Next Generation of Musicians with a Doctorate from Liberty University
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 translate your talent and love for music into a career in music education. Through Liberty University’s Doctor of Music Education (D.M.E.) program, you can learn how to bring the gift of music to students of all ages.
Doctoral-level music studies provide advanced training in teaching practices and leadership methods. 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 help you prepare to teach music from the elementary to the university level.
What Will You Study in Our Doctor of Music Education Degree?
- Current issues influencing the state of music education in schools
- How the music educator builds community and culture
- Preparation for careers in music education administration
- Various philosophies of music education and the psychology of music
Through this degree, you can gain a historical understanding of music education in the United States while learning how to integrate teaching, theory, and research into your classroom. You will also engage in coursework and research connecting musical and educational teaching and learning methods.
Additionally, our online courses pair biblical applications with music education. Prepare with confidence so you can champion your faith in the field of education with a doctoral degree in music education from Liberty University.
Career Opportunities for Doctor of Music Education Graduates
- Band director
- Curricular supervisor of music
- Curricular supervisor of visual and performing arts
- Music director
- Music program administrator
- University professor
Benefits for Students Pursuing the Online Doctor of Music Education
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 as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online Doctor of Music Education degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
- Liberty’s Doctor of Music Education program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
- The program includes an integrated thesis project that allows you to demonstrate your expertise and ability to apply advanced knowledge applicable to music education from public and private K-12 schools to the college and university level.
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. 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 $375/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 $375/credit hour for your doctorate. Learn more!
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Credit Hours
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
May 18, 2026 | June 29, 2026
Maximize Your Time
- 100% online programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level.*
- Earn credit for prior learning.
- Transfer in up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree.
- Transfer in up to 50% of a master’s degree.
* excludes licensure, certification, and some doctoral programs
Your goals on your time
We are committed to helping you achieve your goals and complete your degree as quickly as possible. One of our admissions counselors is ready to assist you with starting the process.
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Why Choose Liberty University?
Prepare for a Career
Go from merely surviving in your current job to thriving in the career of your dreams.
Enjoy Flexible Courses
Complete assignments at your own pace, at a time convenient to you within each week.
Access Academic Support
Access our electronic and print resources through the Jerry Falwell Library, writing resources, study aids, and IT support.
Grow in Your Faith
Each of our programs is grounded in biblical principles, and our professors consider teaching to be more than a job – it’s their calling.
Liberty’s online courses give you the ability to choose when and where you study.
Financing Options
Financial Aid
87% of all Liberty students in an online program are awarded financial aid.
Tuition Discounts
Available for military service members, including active duty, reserve, veterans, and their spouses, as well as emergency response personnel.
Corporate Tuition Assistance
Deferred – If your company reimburses you for the cost of your education, you submit your grades to your employer who pays you, and then you pay for your classes.
Other Payment Options are Available
Contact one of our admissions counselors for more information by calling (800) 424-9595.
An Accredited Private Education Made for You
As a nonprofit university, we have been pioneering distance education since 1985 and offer a unique and proven approach to online education.
Along with our advanced accreditations, we also have been recognized by the following organizations for our excellence in education.
Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.