Is Liberty University worth it?
Liberty University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Lynchburg, Virginia (small city). It awarded 26,784 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, multi studies and counseling psychology.
Employer and job title data for Liberty University is being added
Federal data below is live now. When the scan lands, this page will show graduates found employed, top employers, first and current job titles, industries, metros and the trend by class year.
- Employers and job titles from public professional profiles
- Industries, metros and states graduates were found in
- Found employed by class year, 2020 to 2025
Claimed schools are scanned first
Federal data
Federal context for Liberty University
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$44,414
Median earnings 4 years after
$57,700
Median earnings 10 years after
$44,813
Average net price
$29,357
Completion rate
65%
Completions (2024)
26,784
Years to pay back
2.0 years
Students (undergrad)
50,012
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $49,772 | $67,269 | 1,691 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $71,483 | $90,025 | 1,586 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $45,136 | $53,721 | 1,181 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $42,284 | $53,357 | 1,178 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $41,821 | $51,976 | 849 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $32,679 | $45,340 | 773 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's | $50,701 | $56,700 | 732 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $48,855 | $61,715 | 609 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | Bachelor's | $38,540 | $47,991 | 586 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $71,918 | $82,883 | 506 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $45,702 | $52,482 | 478 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $49,663 | $56,174 | 474 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $31,136 | $40,952 | 403 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's | $55,845 | $75,034 | 337 |
| Public Health | Master's | $51,495 | $62,205 | 327 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 1,683 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 1,387 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 1,225 |
| Counseling Psychology | Master's | 1,184 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 1,136 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | Master's | 703 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | Master's | 668 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 605 |
| Divinity/Ministry | Master's | 526 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | Bachelor's | 488 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 23% | 28,168 |
| Educational Services | 22% | 26,728 |
| Public Administration | 9% | 11,072 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8% | 9,386 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 6,325 |
| Retail Trade | 5% | 6,016 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 5,747 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 5,473 |
Similar schools
Other private nonprofit four year schools in Virginia
Same state, same sector, nearest by completions.
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA
57%
completion rate
2,394
completions
Graduate data being added
See the pageShenandoah University
Winchester, VA
67%
completion rate
1,289
completions
Graduate data being added
See the pageUniversity of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA
85%
completion rate
1,092
completions
Graduate data being added
See the pageFor school staff
Claim this page
Correct your page, verify your outcomes, and add the graduates a public profile scan cannot see. Claimed schools are scanned first.
Sources: federal figures for Liberty University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Virginia. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page