Find your degree of interest from one of our many programs of study offered 100% online.
Liberty University's online programs offer you the flexibility to study at your own pace, from your home or office, while retaining a level of structure that will help you stay on track toward achieving your educational goals. You'll receive a quality education - that is both flexible and affordable - from an accredited institution.
Available Master’s Degrees in Education
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
- Master of Arts in Teaching (36 Hours)
- Master of Arts in Teaching (42 Hours)
- Master of Arts in Teaching (45 Hours)
- Master of Arts in Teaching (48 Hours)
- Master of Arts in Teaching to Education Specialist (60 Hours)
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
- Master of Education
- Master of Education – Curriculum and Instruction
- Master of Education – Higher Education
- Master of Education – Special and Gifted Education: Twice Exceptionalities
Want an education degree that you can customize? Check out our Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Studies and see how you can combine multiple areas of study into an education program that fits for your unique goals.
Online Master’s Degrees in Education
As a teacher, you can help create a better world by investing in your students. You can strive to create a safe, fun, and effective learning environment so your students can excel. If you want to change career paths to enter the field of education or gain new skills and knowledge to improve your teaching, a master’s degree could help. Liberty University offers convenient master’s degrees that can help you explore new teaching techniques, add to your teaching licensure, and gain advanced teaching experience.
What kind of education master’s degree do I need?
- If you are trying to earn your initial teaching licensure – Liberty’s online Master of Arts in Teaching has several grade-level-specific licensure tracks designed to help you gain licensure in the State of Virginia. You can potentially apply for reciprocity in other states.
- If you have initial licensure and want add-on licensure or an endorsement – Liberty University’s Master of Education (M.Ed.) provides many options for specific add-on licensure tracks, additional initial license areas, or advanced training.
- If you already have the teaching licensures you need but want new training in specialized areas – Liberty’s Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Studies and Master of Education (M.Ed.) offer many online non-licensure tracks that are designed to give you new specialized skills.
In all of our graduate education programs, you’ll explore educational theories that underlie the learning process as well as real-world teaching methods to help you become a better teacher. You’ll also study the latest education technologies to engage your students in the classroom and the current trends in public, private, and Christian learning institutions. You can train to become a practice-focused educator who holds a valuable, diversified skillset.
Earning your master’s degree in education from Liberty University can help develop your potential to reach your professional goals and shape a better world by championing what matters to you, because that’s what matters to us.
You can research your state’s licensure requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/
All of our School of Education initial and advanced licensure programs are accredited by CAEP.
Potential Career Opportunities
- College professor
- Curriculum director
- Gifted education teacher
- Principal or vice principal
- School superintendent
- Special education teacher
- Teacher
- Teacher’s aide
Please note: Not all education degrees lead to licensure, and teaching requirements vary by state.
Liberty holds institutional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). All of our School of Education initial and advanced licensure programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). You can be confident that you are investing in an industry-recognized credential that can help you meet your goals.
What are the Benefits of Earning an Education Master’s Degree from Liberty University?
- 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 education degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Liberty University’s state-of-the-art online learning environment offers you a wide variety of learning methods, including simulations, recorded lectures, and digital collaboration tools as well as others that will help you engage with your studies and learn practical teaching skills.
- While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have lowered tuition for our Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Education, and Master of Arts in Educational Studies programs. At $430 per credit hour for full-time students,* Liberty University’s graduate education programs are available at one of the lowest tuition rates for these degrees in the country.
- Licensure tracks are available with required student teaching and internships to meet state requirements.
*Applicable to School of Education programs only. Does not apply to the M.Ed. in School Counseling which falls under the School of Behavioral Sciences.
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)
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.
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.