Master of Public Administration – Public and Non-Profit Management

What Will You Study in Our Master’s in Public Administration – Public and Nonprofit Management Degree Online

• Collaboration with key stakeholders
• Strategies and best practices for directing and managing public and nonprofit organizations
• The resources needed for meeting public needs

In this program, you can explore the foundations of public administration while examining how communities grow and thrive through economic development strategies. You will study how public policies are shaped, evaluated, and implemented, as well as the budgeting processes that guide decision-making in government settings. The program also emphasizes effective management of public organizations, helping you prepare to address contemporary challenges and legal considerations that impact the public sector. Along the way, you can gain experience with research methods that can be applied directly to analyzing policies and improving organizational outcomes.

Potential Career Options for Public and Nonprofit Management Master’s Program Graduates

• Administrative officer
• Compliance managers
• Loss prevention managers
• Policy specialist
• Social and community service manager

Master’s in Public Administration – Public and Nonprofit Management Online Degree 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 Public and Nonprofit Management degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
• Develop the skills to analyze and shape policies that influence communities and organizations.
• Learn strategies for managing resources and leading teams in public and nonprofit settings.
• Gain practical insight into addressing legal, ethical, and contemporary issues in public administration.

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 – $290 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).