Master of Public Administration – Healthcare
Be an Influence in Healthcare Policy by Earning an Online MPA Degree in Healthcare at Liberty University
If you are fascinated by the field of healthcare and passionate about being part of the solution for better healthcare outcomes, Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Public Administration in Healthcare can help equip you to manage and deliver healthcare education, products, and services to the public. Our online MPA in Healthcare is designed to give you the flexibility to meet your educational needs without sacrificing your day-to-day responsibilities. Liberty University seeks to Train Champions for Christ to tackle the intricacies of healthcare with a biblical worldview.
Healthcare administrators in the public sector have the tremendous task of shaping the medical policies for our country. We have designed a 100% online Master of Public Administration – Healthcare degree that can help give you an in-depth understanding of public health decision making.
What Will You Study in Our Master of Public Administration — Healthcare?
Our Master of Public Administration – Healthcare online degree program provides comprehensive training in government and related fields, particularly in management and leadership roles. Throughout our MPA in Healthcare degree, you will study the challenges that public, private, and nonprofit leaders face in executing public healthcare policies and how to address these issues. You will study in-depth contemporary legal problems as well as shifting cultural demographics, political movements, and strategies for urban and community development. This can help equip you with the foundational comprehension of outliers that may affect healthcare policy.
Liberty implements a biblical worldview into every aspect of your academic experience; it’s what makes us stand out. Hard work, courage, and integrity define our faith, so we don’t just equip students with a degree — we Train Champions for Christ who impact the world.
Master of Public Administration Program Highlights
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 in Healthcare 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.
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 Healthcare Management Career Options
Through our program, you will be able to excel in careers such as:
- Administrative services manager
- Medical and health service manager
- Public health governance coordinator
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours

Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC