Shape the Future of Public Service.

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AFFORDABLE

PLNU aids students to make career goals achievable and realistic.

AFFORDABLE

Over 85% of our students receive financial aid, making your future more accessible and achievable. You’ll also have access to financial services to aid in this process.

AFFORDABLE

Over 85% of our students receive financial aid, making your future more accessible and achievable. You’ll also have access to financial services to aid in this process.

FLEXIBLE

Your career goals should work with your life—not put it on hold.

FLEXIBLE

At both the bachelor’s and master’s levels, the public administration programs are 100% online — designed to accommodate your schedule.

FLEXIBLE

Whether it’s online, at one of our centrally located classrooms, or on a familiar community college campus, our courses are designed to accommodate your schedule.

INCLUSIVE

PLNU is an intentional community, so all backgrounds are welcome.

INCLUSIVE

We welcome students of all backgrounds and beliefs. PLNU is a learning community where students support one another academically, emotionally, and spiritually.

INCLUSIVE

We welcome students of all backgrounds and beliefs. PLNU is a learning community where students support one another academically, emotionally, and spiritually.

EXPERTISE

You’ll receive an education that prepares you to lead with purpose.

EXPERTISE

Through a rigorous program and experienced professionals investing in your growth, our students become capable, skilled leaders prepared to stand out.

EXPERTISE

Through a rigorous program and experienced professionals investing in your growth, our students become capable, skilled leaders prepared to stand out.

PLNU’s Fully Online BA and MA Public Administration Programs

Our programs are designed to build your expertise in grant writing, policy planning, management, and finance while equipping you to make a difference in your community. The Public Administration B.A. can help you advance your career, increase your salary, and gain greater opportunities for leadership positions. The Public Administration M.A. can build on your academic or career experience and sharpen your expertise in management, policy writing, and impactful leadership.

Who It's For

Whether you’re new to the field or have first-hand experience working in various degrees of government or the public sector, our degree program supports you to take the next step in pursuing your calling. 

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Program Highlights

CAREER-READY TRAINING

Develop the skills needed to adapt to any professional environment, focusing on management, writing, and finance.

REPUTATION

Ranked as #14 Best Christian College in US and #23 College for Communications in California according to Niche.com.

PURPOSEFUL LEARNING

PLNU graduates are known in San Diego and wider communities for their reliability, servant leadership, and focus on community impact.

TIMELINE

Progress at your own pace and complete the bachelor’s program in as little as 16 months and the master’s program in as little as 12 months.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates are ready to take on a variety of roles in management, policymaking, public communication, or government relations.

COST DETAILS

The Public Administration, B.A. program costs $560 per unit. The Public Administration, M.A. program costs $700 per unit. Financial Aid is available.

Featured Programs

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION B.A.

Build critical skills to lead in public governance and communicate productively with diverse populations.

Median salaries

Urban Planner: $83,720
Community Health Specialist: $63,000
Human Resources Specialist: $73,910

Key Benefit

We are one of the only online public administration programs with a “Budgets and Grants Writing” course, which positions you as a more marketable hire upon graduation.

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION M.A.

Learn to combine management techniques across fiscal and human resources, policy formulation, and program administration.

Median salaries

Political Scientist: $139,380
PR and Fundraising Managers: $159,660
Government Logisticians: $80,880
City Manager: $105,350

Key Benefit

Gain hands-on experience writing active policy in the public sector.