by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Liberty University ranks in comparison to other schools with public admin programs.
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Liberty University was ranked #25 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for public admin majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Liberty University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in public administration. This is an increase of 86% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 161 students received their master’s degree in public admin from Liberty University. This makes it the #11 most popular school for public admin master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Liberty University was $382 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,015 | $15,015 |
| Fees | $807 | $807 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,599 | $1,599 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,919 | $12,919 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,940 | $6,940 |
Learn more about Liberty University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of public admin bachelor's degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Liberty University public admin bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Liberty University Online Learning page.
Public Admin majors graduating with a master's degree from Liberty University make a median salary of $57,882 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $58,617.
Of the 160 public admin students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Liberty University, about 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Liberty University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a master's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 40 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public admin majors at Liberty University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy | 105 |
| Human Services | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.