About Liberty University
Online and on campus.
Training Champions for Christ since 1971.
Liberty is committed to helping you achieve your goals and complete your degree as quickly as possible. One of the Admissions Counselors is ready to assist you with this process. Here is what you can expect from Liberty:
- 100% online programs at associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level*
- 600+ Online Programs
- Transfer up to 75% of credits into an undergraduate degree program
- Up to 50% of your master’s degree can be transferred in to help you get the most out of your hard work and maximize the credit you previously earned
*excludes licensure, certification, and some doctoral programs
Benefits of Attending Liberty University
- No standardized testing if you meet admission requirements*
- Credit for prior training, certification, licensure, experience, learning, and more such as military, real estate, insurance and emergency response
- Courses taught from a biblical worldview
- 8 start dates a year, with an 8-week course format
*exceptions apply to certain doctoral programs
Financing Options
Tuition will remain frozen through June of 2025 — that’s nine years of frozen rates.*
*some exclusions apply
Tuition discounts for
- Military service members, including active duty, retired, veterans, and their spouses
- Eligible first responders can receive a 25% tuition discount
Accreditation & Licensing
Liberty University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is the regional accrediting body for southern states.
Type:
4-year, Private not-for-profitHighest Level Offered:
Doctor's degreeReligious Affiliation:
Evangelical ChristianEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 72,005 ; Graduate: 71,332Percent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 80% ; Graduate: 97%Graduation Rate:
65%Transfer Rate:
1%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$44,813Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$24,500Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
79%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$7,200Yellow Ribbon Program:
YesCredit for Military Training:
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Geographic and Educational Overview
Liberty University is located in Virginia
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Top Majors in Virginia:
Top Incentives in Virginia:
- Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant: Up to $4,000 annually
Top Career Pathways in Virginia:
- Entry Level: Security Analyst ($80,000)
- Mid Level: Security Engineer ($120,000)
- Senior Level: Security Director ($175,000+)
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- Certifications: Security+, CISSP
Online Programs offered by Liberty University
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Art & Liberal Arts
Business
Computer Science & IT
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
Liberty University’s online Doctor of Law and Policy is designed to develop ethical, principled statesmen and stateswoman who have an in-depth knowledge of the law and its connection to public policy. This degree program has 8-week courses, no set login times, and no required intensives, so you can pursue your doctorate from the comfort of your own home. At Liberty, we believe that when public policy is understood through the lens of the law, it is better formatted, more easily defended, and more effectively applied. Our Doctor of Law and Policy echoes this belief through courses in the Constitution, statesmanship, law, economics, and public policy. In addition, this degree program covers administrative law, lawyering skills, policy research, and more. Students who pursue our DLP will likely use their degree careers related to public policy, legislation, reporting, and research. This degree program can help students confidently pursue careers as elected officials, journalists, legislative aides, lobbyists, policy analysts, or research fellows.
Education
Engineering
Healthcare
Math & Science
Nursing
Liberty University’s Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Administration is designed to prepare registered nurses for advanced leadership and management roles within healthcare organizations. This 100% online program combines clinical expertise with administrative strategies, offering coursework in healthcare policy, organizational leadership, budgeting, and strategic planning. It is ideal for nurses who want to transition from direct patient care to positions that influence staffing, resource allocation, and operational decision-making. Students pursuing this specialization are often motivated by a desire to lead interdisciplinary teams, improve healthcare delivery systems, and implement evidence-based practices that enhance patient outcomes. The curriculum emphasizes ethical leadership, collaboration across departments, and integration of research with advanced nursing practice, equipping graduates to navigate complex healthcare environments. This program can be especially valuable for professionals working in hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health agencies, and managed care organizations. Example careers for graduates may include nurse administrator, clinical manager, director of nursing, healthcare operations coordinator, patient services manager, and chief nursing officer.
Liberty University’s fully online MSN/MBA Dual Degree program is crafted for registered nurses seeking to combine advanced clinical nursing knowledge with strategic business and leadership skills. The program is ideal for nursing professionals with experience who aim to step into executive, administrative, or leadership roles within healthcare settings. Courses cover the full MSN curriculum—preparing students in areas such as nursing administration—and the MBA curriculum, which includes business fundamentals, organizational leadership, human resources, healthcare policy, and resource management. Students also explore ethical and regulatory aspects of healthcare, facilitating decisions that balance patient care quality with organizational effectiveness. This degree is particularly suited for those looking to lead healthcare teams, manage hospital units, influence policy, or oversee operations in clinics or larger healthcare systems. Industries aligned with this program include hospitals, healthcare systems, long-term care, public health departments, and health insurance or regulatory bodies. Graduates may pursue roles such as nursing administrators, clinical managers, department directors, healthcare policy consultants, or healthcare operations executives. With its dual focus on nursing and business, this program equips graduates to bridge the gap between patient-centered care and organizational leadership in the evolving landscape of healthcare.
Liberty University’s online MSN / MSHA Dual Degree is structured for registered nurses seeking to combine advanced clinical practice with leadership skills in healthcare administration. This degree is well-suited for nurse professionals with experience who aim to influence organizational decision-making, improve patient outcomes, or move into executive roles within healthcare systems. Students complete coursework in nursing practice alongside classes in business management, strategic marketing, financial modeling, health policy, ethics, and informatics, enabling them to bridge clinical care with managerial responsibilities. The program emphasizes real-world leadership challenges in healthcare, preparing graduates to design and implement services, oversee operations, and adapt to regulatory and ethical demands in modern healthcare environments. Industries aligned with this degree include hospitals, long-term care facilities, outpatient clinics, health systems, and public health organizations. Graduates may pursue roles such as clinical manager, assistant administrator, health information manager, or nursing home administrator. With its dual focus, the MSN / MSHA program provides both clinical depth and administrative expertise to enable graduates to lead effectively in today’s complex healthcare settings.
Psychology & Human Services
Liberty University’s online Ph.D. in Psychology – General Psychology is designed for students who want to deepen their understanding of human behavior and develop original research that contributes to the discipline. This degree can help individuals who are interested in a broad approach to psychology, integrating theory, ethics, and methodologies across multiple subfields including social, developmental, and organizational psychology. Coursework can help students strengthen skills in research design, statistical analysis, critical thinking, and theory, while optional face-to-face intensives offer chances to engage in mentorship and peer connection. Students can also explore how biblical values inform perspectives on human thought and behavior. Industries where this degree can be relevant include higher education, research institutions, nonprofit organizations, and consulting. Graduates may pursue roles as academic researchers, university professors, policy analysts, or behavioral science consultants. By combining rigorous scholarship, applied research opportunities, and ethical reflection, this program can help students contribute insights to human experience from a holistic and academically grounded perspective.
Religion & Philosophy
If you’re already serving in a church setting and hope to find academic support that fits alongside your ministry residency, Liberty University’s online Master of Arts (MA) in Practical Ministry has just what you need. Rather than pulling you away from your ministry, this program is designed to complement the work you’re already doing. Your day-to-day experiences in the local church can become part of the learning process, giving you space to reflect on ministry practice while engaging in graduate-level study that is relevant to your current and future endeavors.
As you move through the coursework, you can explore Scripture and Christian theology in depth while remaining embedded in the community you’re serving. You can continue learning where you are now, bringing questions from the field into the virtual classroom and applying insights from your coursework into your ministry setting. Our goal is to help you become a Champion for Christ who seeks to further the Kingdom of God and impact the lives of those around you.
If you’re searching for a learning experience that is integrated, adaptable, and grounded in the local church, then we can help. We’re excited to come alongside you as you follow God’s calling on your life. Partner with us and prepare to take your ministry skills to the next level!



































































































































