Education at Liberty University
If you plan to study Education, consider the program at Liberty University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, VA.
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Studying Online at Liberty University
Online coursework is an option at Liberty University. Among 104,327 students, 88,309 (85%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,616 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Liberty University
Use these rankings to compare Liberty University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #28 of 32 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #29 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #309 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #368 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1403 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1474 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #28 of 32 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #29 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #309 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #368 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1403 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1474 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Liberty University
Students who complete Liberty University’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,406 |
| 2 years | $38,119 |
| 3 years | $41,197 |
| 4 years | $46,790 |
| 5 years | $53,795 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Liberty University report median earnings of $46,790, compared with $50,359 for all Liberty University graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from Liberty University is $30,910.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Liberty University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.