Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Oxford, AL (2026)

Oxford, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $8,832 to $27,826 per year for indexed programs. Oxford has a population of about 22,063. Median household income is $70,065 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $92,500 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Oxford

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Oxford. Distances are calculated from Oxford city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama liberal arts page.

Liberal Arts Wages Near Oxford

Oxford is part of the Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area (BLS area code 11500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.

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.

Oxford at a Glance

Other Oxford-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Trussville, AL – 41.0 mi away (21,422 pop)
• Carrollton, GA – 45.4 mi away (46,695 pop)
• Albertville, AL – 50.0 mi away (37,451 pop)
• Mountain Brook, AL – 50.6 mi away (20,590 pop)
• Vestavia Hills, AL – 51.2 mi away (34,688 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Oxford, AL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Oxford. The closest is University of Alabama at Birmingham in Birmingham, AL (54.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Alabama in Huntsville (89.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Oxford?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Oxford are: Management Analyst ($92,500), Technical Writer ($85,840), Human Resources Specialist ($66,060). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alabama statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Trussville instead of Oxford?

Trussville, AL is 41.0 miles from Oxford and has its own set of local liberal arts programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Oxford an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Oxford’s median household income of $70,065 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oxford while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alabama 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.

Learn More About Liberal Arts Programs

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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.