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Master of Arts Music Education: Music Studies
Pass on the Joy and Creativity of Music with an Online Master’s in Music Education Degree
Our online Master of Arts (M.A.) in Music Education can help prepare you to teach music in various settings, most specifically in higher education settings where teaching licensure is not required. You’ll have the opportunity to advance in your musical training while gaining foundational knowledge in educating the next generation of musicians. Individuals with a desire to share their love for music in an educational setting are needed to lead and mentor upcoming musicians who wish to continue that passion.
Upon completion of Liberty University’s online Master of Arts in Music Education degree, you can explore careers as a music instructor, non-licensed teacher, or director. Our online master’s degree program is excellent if you are seeking to transition to a career in music education or advance your music studies and research experience.
What Will You Study in our Master’s in Music Education Degree Program?
- Analytical techniques
- Contemporary arranging techniques
- Foundations of music education
- Principles of music technology
Liberty University’s M.A. in Music Education degree program is designed to help increase your understanding of music theory while strengthening your skills in education and the application of music. Our online master’s degree program can help equip you with practical skills and training in vocal practice, music technology, conducting, and cultural studies.
Towards the end of this degree, you will participate in a music education curriculum project, as well as a lecture performance recital, which could be foundational pieces for you to use in future doctoral research, as well as music publishing and lesson creation. This hands-on, practical exercise can help you further your career and cultivate your leadership skills for serving as a valuable asset wherever your occupation takes you.
Potential Career Opportunities for Online Music Degree Graduates
- Director of a music program
- Music instructor
- Music teacher
Please note: some positions may require licensure which this program does not provide.
What Are the Benefits of an Online Master’s Degree in 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 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 University’s M.A. in Music Education was ranked on Intelligent.com’s list of Best Online Master’s in Music Education for 2020.
- Our Master of Arts in Music Education is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), ensuring credibility and quality of curriculum.
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
June 29, 2026 | August 24, 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.