Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Glendale, AZ (2026)

Glendale, Arizona has a population of about 250,193. The city’s median household income is $70,139 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 24 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Glendale, with tuition ranging from $34,697 to $50,950 per year for indexed programs. In the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $90,810 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Glendale

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 24 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Glendale. Distances are calculated from Glendale city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Glendale

Glendale is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area (BLS area code 38060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arizona statewide.

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.

Glendale at a Glance

Other Glendale-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• El Mirage, AZ – 5.9 mi away (35,043 pop)
• Phoenix, AZ – 7.8 mi away (4,054,083 pop)
• Avondale, AZ – 14.6 mi away (214,235 pop)
• Peoria, AZ – 14.8 mi away (164,173 pop)
• Surprise, AZ – 14.8 mi away (132,677 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Glendale, AZ?

Our directory has 24 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Glendale. The closest is Glendale Community College in Glendale, AZ (2.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is GateWay Community College (15.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Glendale are: Management Analyst ($90,810), Technical Writer ($82,110), Training and Development Specialist ($66,360). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arizona statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in El Mirage instead of Glendale?

El Mirage, AZ is 5.9 miles from Glendale 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 Glendale an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Glendale’s median household income of $70,139 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Glendale while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona 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.

Related Resources

• Online Liberal Arts Programs in Arizona
• Main Liberal Arts Degree Guide
• Liberal Arts Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.