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Master of Arts Communication
Enhance Your Professional Impact with Our Online Master’s in Communication Degree
Strong communication skills are imperative for relaying information clearly, managing large-scale projects, and creating a cohesive workplace community. Many organizations struggle with inefficiency, confused customers, and lackluster engagement because they cannot get their messaging straight.
If you want to be part of the solution to help businesses, nonprofits, ministries, and government to develop better communication, Liberty’s online Master of Arts in Communication can help support you with relevant, recognized training!
Liberty’s M.A. in Communication program has an online degree format. This helps provide you with a flexible track to further your career or to branch out to a new communication role. Courses in our M.A. in Communication degree will cover communication theory for workplace practice as well as how to establish practical solutions to communication weak-spots in many fields.
Our online M.A. in Communication degree combines advanced techniques in confronting and establishing a variety of communication methods, rooted in a biblical worldview, to create a well-rounded professional that can adapt to many challenges. Through our master’s in communication online, our faculty of communication professionals aim to give you insights into real-world communication challenges and creative solutions, all rooted in a biblical worldview so you can prepare to make an impact for Christ in your industry.
What Will You Study in the Online Master’s in Communication Degree?
- Communication in conflict resolution
- Strategies and tactics of persuasion
- Small group and team communications
- Interpersonal communication theory and practice
Liberty’s graduate communication master’s degree can be an ideal choice for those wishing to increase leadership, management, and their persuasive impact in a variety of organizational settings. Earning your graduate degree at Liberty University can be part of helping set you apart from others in your field through your communication analysis skills and ability to create practical solutions to complex problems.
Potential Career Options with an Online Master’s in Communication Degree
- Advertising and public relations
- Business marketing
- Communication analyst
- Communications manager/director
- Corporate communications
- Education
- Public relations consulting
Highlights of Our Online Master’s in Communication Degree Program
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 degree 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.
- Our Master of Arts in Communication degree is ranked in the Top 15 Best Online Master’s Degrees in Communication according to Intelligent.com.
Online Master’s in Communication Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Credit Hours
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jan 19, 2026
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Master of Arts Communication
- 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.
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.