Master of Public Administration

What Will You Study in Our Master of Public Administration Online Degree?

Going back to school shouldn’t mean putting important people, plans, and responsibilities on hold and that’s why our master’s degree in public administration is available 100% online. We are proud to offer you a degree that allows you to remain connected to your family, career, church, and community while pursuing your passion.

Throughout this degree program, you will study:

• Public sector management
• Budgeting
• The implementation of public policy

Highlights of the Master’s in Public Administration Degree Online at Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online MPA degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 

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 – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses.
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course).
• 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).

Potential Careers

• Administrative officer
• Compliance manager
• Social and community service manager