Bachelor of Science in Government – Public Administration
Prepare for a Career in Public Service with Our Online Bachelor’s in Government – Public Administration Degree Program!
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Government – Public Administration, a 100% online program, is designed to help you meet the national need for knowledgeable public administrators who can assist state and local governments in balancing budgets, enacting effective laws, and accomplishing long-range goals. This can be a rewarding career track for anyone who has a desire to give back to his or her community.
We have created our bachelor’s in government with an area of specialization in public administration with you in mind. You can gain the strong foundational knowledge and skills needed to be a leader among public administrators. Designed to be completed in 120 credit hours, our program can allow you to continue to work while going to college. Our goal is to support you as both a student and a professional.
What Will You Study in Our Online B.S. in Government – Public Administration Degree Program?
- Public finance and budgeting
- Advanced public administration
- Government regulation of business
- American foreign policy
Our online bachelor’s degree in public administration will take you through various areas of government processes, policies, personnel, and politics to equip you with the skills you need to become an effective leader in public administration. You will examine various competing political ideologies and positions to allow you to participate in and evaluate current issues and events to solve the problems that face our society.
Potential Career Options with a Bachelors Degree in Government- Public Administration
- Administrative officer
- City manager
- Human resources manager
- Nonprofit manager
- Politician
- Public administration consultant
- Public interest advocate
- Research associate
- Urban planning specialist
B.S. in Government – Public Administration Online Degree 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 B.S. in Government – Public Administration 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.
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You can complete our B.S. in Government – Public Administration online in as little as 120 credit hours.
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
Credit Hours

Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Mar 17, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC










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With over 600 online degrees, we have something that will accommodate your dreams and calling.
Backed by a brick-and-mortar campus
Our residential campus ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America. That commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.
No tuition increase for 9 years
We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.
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“The best part of my LU experience has been my growing faith formation through my developing educational understanding, as an aspiring school administrator.”
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Morgan Schlesselman, Master’s in Public Policy
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