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Master of Public Administration in Healthcare

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Be an Influence in Healthcare Policy by Earning an Online M.P.A. 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 (M.P.A.) 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 as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – 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 – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
    • Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder
    • 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

    • Administrative services manager
    • Community health worker
    • General and operations manager
    • Medical and health services manager
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      Class Type

      100% online, 8-week courses

      Transfer Credits

      Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

      Next Start Dates: May 18, 2026
      June 29, 2026 | August 24, 2026

      Maximize Your Time

      • 100% online programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level.*
      • Earn credit for prior learning.
      • Transfer in up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree.
      • Transfer in up to 50% of a master’s degree.

      * excludes licensure, certification, and some doctoral programs

      Your goals on your time

      We are committed to helping you achieve your goals and complete your degree as quickly as possible. One of our admissions counselors is ready to assist you with starting the process.

      Contact Us: (800) 424-9595

      Why Choose Liberty University?

      Prepare for a Career

      Go from merely surviving in your current job to thriving in the career of your dreams.

      Enjoy Flexible Courses

      Complete assignments at your own pace, at a time convenient to you within each week.

      Access Academic Support

      Access our electronic and print resources through the Jerry Falwell Library, writing resources, study aids, and IT support.

      Grow in Your Faith

      Each of our programs is grounded in biblical principles, and our professors consider teaching to be more than a job – it’s their calling.

      Liberty’s online courses give you the ability to choose when and where you study.

      Financing Options

      Financial Aid

      87% of all Liberty students in an online program are awarded financial aid.

      Tuition Discounts

      Available for military service members, including active duty, reserve, veterans, and their spouses, as well as emergency response personnel.

      Corporate Tuition Assistance

      Deferred – If your company reimburses you for the cost of your education, you submit your grades to your employer who pays you, and then you pay for your classes.

      Other Payment Options are Available

      Contact one of our admissions counselors for more information by calling (800) 424-9595.

       

      An Accredited Private Education Made for You

      As a nonprofit university, we have been pioneering distance education since 1985 and offer a unique and proven approach to online education.

      Along with our advanced accreditations, we also have been recognized by the following organizations for our excellence in education.

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      Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.