Master of Public Administration in Urban Planning

What Will You Learn in Liberty University’s MPA in Urban Planning?

• Financial, legal, and political implications of urban planning and public administration
• Foundational principles of public administration
• How to use geographic information systems (GIS) as an urban planner

This degree program’s curriculum is designed to be multifaceted and to help you gain a holistic understanding of what it takes to succeed as an urban planner. Under the guidance of our esteemed professors, you can develop a marketable skill set that encompasses best practices for public administrators and city planners alike. Choosing Liberty means choosing a school with a vested interest in your success.

Benefits of Pursuing Your MPA in Urban Planning with 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:

• We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. 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.
• You can complete this urban planning master’s program in as little as 1.5 years!
• You’ll be able to access a wide variety of scholarly resources through our top-notch Jerry Falwell Library portal.

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 for MPA in Urban Planning Graduates

• City or town planner
• Conservation officer
• Housing officer
• Local government officer
• Transport planner