Education at Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 4 graduates a year
Liberty University graduates in education earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 96% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Liberty University Compares for Education
All 71 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $93,688 | $96,830 | #1 | $68,730 |
| 2 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $70,584 | $64,922 | #3 | — |
| 3 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $66,093 | $63,133 | #5 | $48,339 |
| 4 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $65,864 | $64,711 | #4 | — |
| 5 | Denison University Granville, OH | $65,429 | $69,823 | #2 | — |
| 6 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $65,217 | $59,986 | #7 | $44,201 |
| 7 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $65,217 | $59,986 | #8 | $44,201 |
| 8 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA | $65,217 | $59,986 | #9 | $44,201 |
| 9 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $64,917 | $59,070 | #11 | $37,928 |
| 10 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | $63,068 | $55,354 | #15 | $55,579 |
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| 62 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $42,112 | $45,153 | #57 | $36,244 |
| 63 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $42,034 | $38,718 | #68 | — |
| 64 | University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise, VA | $41,804 | $38,066 | #70 | $39,659 |
| 65 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $41,664 | $37,939 | #71 | $25,194 |
| 66 | University of Arkansas at Monticello Monticello, AR | $41,606 | $49,029 | #39 | — |
| 67 | Harris-Stowe State University Saint Louis, MO | $40,247 | $43,153 | #59 | $28,500 |
| 68 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $39,273 | $42,109 | #63 | $34,166 |
Other Education Credentials at Liberty University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,093 | $57,647 | $34,166 |
Other Majors at Liberty University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Liberty University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,194 one year after graduating and $41,664 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Liberty University rank for education?
Among 71 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Liberty University ranks #65 by median pay four years after graduation, and #71 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Liberty University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for education ($49,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $40,088.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.