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Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration – Education Leadership
Reach the Pinnacle of Your Profession as You Guide Students and Other Educators
A higher education administration – education leadership Doctorate degree is an excellent option for education professionals seeking promotion or new career opportunities! The education system needs well-educated professionals who are confident in their faith to shape the minds of the next generation of leaders. In as little as three years, Liberty University’s 100% online Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration can increase your marketability and equip you with the highest level of training and knowledge so you effectively lead students to success while advancing your career.
Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Each course in our Higher Education Administration program is taught from a biblical worldview by seasoned education professionals with valuable insight into the fields of teaching and academics. With an accredited online education and classes designed to support you both professionally and spiritually, you can be confident that our Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration is preparing you to excel in any career in education.
What Will You Learn in Our Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration – Education Leadership?
- Theories of Educational Leadership
- Teaching the College Student
- Advanced School Law
- College and University Administration
The education you receive in Liberty’s Higher Education Administration Ph.D. program exists to set you apart from others in the world of education. As you dig deeper into leadership styles engrained in biblical principles, you will learn how to teach and guide students from a cultural, psychological, and sociological perspective. Whether your goal is to serve in a Christian college, local community college, or state university system, the in-demand skills and knowledge you gain in our Higher Education Administration degree will set you up for success and a rewarding career in education.
Potential Careers for Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration – Education Leadership Graduates
- Clinical, counseling, or school psychologist
- Curriculum specialist
- Educational consultant
- Post-secondary education instructor
- Training and development specialist
- University professor or administrator
Benefits of Pursuing Your Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration 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:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- Liberty’s flexible and affordable education for the Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration degree is offered 100% online!
- You can complete the Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration degree program in as little as 3 years.
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!
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Credit Hours
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
May 13, 2024
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
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.
Contact Us: (800) 424-9595
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.
Liberty University is proud to announce that we are recognized by multiple institutions for our affordability, accessibility, and academic quality. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America.