Bachelor of Science in Public Administration

What Will You Study in Our Online Public Administration Degree?

• Human resource management
• Legal and political issues in public administration
• Public administration leadership and community engagement
• Public finance and budgeting

In Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Public Administration program, you can explore the foundational principles of governance, public policy, and organizational management. Through your courses, you’ll have the chance to study topics like public budgeting, administrative law, and intergovernmental relations, gaining insight into the processes that drive public service organizations. You can also develop skills in strategic planning, ethical leadership, and effective communication to help you navigate complex challenges in public administration.

Potential Career Options in Public Administration

• Administrative specialist
• Financial manager 
• General operations manager
• Human services director
• Program analyst
• Public relations
• Public utility specialist

Liberty’s B.S. in Public Administration Program Benefits

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 Bachelor of Science in Public Administration degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
• To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you.  As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
• You can complete your Bachelor of Science in Public Administration in 120 credit hours. 

Bachelor’s in Public Administration Degree Online 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 – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
  
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 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)
• College credit for military training.