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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Public Administration

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Help Make an Impact in Your Community and Beyond with Our Online Public Administration Bachelor’s Degree!

Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in Public Administration can help prepare you with the knowledge and skills to communicate and delegate in the administration of public services and the implementation of public policy. You can become equipped to identify and address a variety of situations in all levels of government, as well as in the private and nonprofit sectors.

The purpose of creating a government-focused program, such as an online public administration degree, is to provide a firm foundation in biblical principles of civic government and to ensure correct historical education in American government at all levels. You can also receive training in limited government, political theory, law, and political and economic ideas. Our B.S. in Public Administration online degree is intended to create Christ-centered political leaders, scholars, and politicians who will be a positive influence in their community as a Champion for Christ.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

 

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
120

Credit Hours

SACSCOC

Class Type

100% online, 8-week courses

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Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Mar 17, 2025

Accreditation

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

600+ Online Degrees

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.”

Megan Schultz, EdD School Administration & Supervision

“Liberty offers an affordable, Christ-centered education, honoring the foundations of our country. I have learned how to apply a Biblical worldview to my work in public policy while adequately knowing history and the founding documents of United States.”

Morgan Schlesselman, Master’s in Public Policy

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