Rockhurst University
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Best Online Education Programs in Liberty, MO (2026)
Liberty, Missouri has 4 accredited schools offering education programs. Liberty has a population of about 30,446. Median household income is $95,425 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $110,740 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Liberty
The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Liberty. Distances are calculated from Liberty city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Liberty. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Avila University
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Northwest Missouri State University
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Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri education page.
Education Wages Near Liberty
Liberty is part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area (BLS area code 28140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $61,200 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $66,162 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,060 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $66,011 |
| Middle School Teacher | $62,570 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $67,643 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $63,280 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $68,411 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $105,230 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $113,762 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $110,740 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $119,719 |
| Tutor | $37,660 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $40,714 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $60,820 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $65,751 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Liberty at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,446 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $95,425 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 39.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Clay County | 778 workers, 66 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Liberty-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Gladstone, MO – 7.7 mi away (27,114 pop)
- Kansas City, MO – 10.8 mi away (1,590,762 pop)
- Independence, MO – 11.1 mi away (117,030 pop)
- Raytown, MO – 17.1 mi away (29,261 pop)
- Blue Springs, MO – 17.5 mi away (54,431 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Liberty, MO?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering education programs near Liberty. The closest is Rockhurst University in Kansas City, MO (16.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (93.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles near Liberty?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Liberty are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($110,740), Education Administrator, K-12 ($105,230), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($63,280). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Missouri statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Gladstone instead of Liberty?
Gladstone, MO is 7.7 miles from Liberty and has its own set of local education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Liberty an affordable place to study education?
Liberty’s median household income of $95,425 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Liberty while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.