Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Bella Vista, AR (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Bella Vista, Arkansas has 3 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $9,024 to $24,022 per year for indexed programs. Bella Vista has a population of about 30,935. Median household income is $85,932 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Public Relations Specialist at a median $85,650 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Bella Vista

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Bella Vista. Distances are calculated from Bella Vista 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 Bella Vista. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Missouri Southern State University

Joplin, MO 44.6 miles from Bella Vista BOC Score42.1
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#2

Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO 74.7 miles from Bella Vista BOC Score56.3
Published tuition$9,024 - $24,022
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#3

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, OK 99.3 miles from Bella Vista BOC Score42.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas liberal arts page.

Liberal Arts Wages Near Bella Vista

Bella Vista is part of the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area (BLS area code 22220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arkansas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$85,650Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR$93,709
Management Analyst$82,790Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR$90,580
Technical Writer$61,180Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR$66,937
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$34,570Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR$37,823
Editor$48,410Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR$52,965
Training and Development Specialist$59,660Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR$65,274
Human Resources Specialist$58,830Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR$64,365

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.

Bella Vista at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population30,935Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$85,932Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+37.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Liberal Arts-related employment in Benton County928 workers, 35 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Bella Vista, AR?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Bella Vista. The closest is Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, MO (44.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oral Roberts University (99.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Bella Vista?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Bella Vista are: Public Relations Specialist ($85,650), Management Analyst ($82,790), Technical Writer ($61,180). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arkansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Bentonville instead of Bella Vista?

Bentonville, AR is 7.9 miles from Bella Vista 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 Bella Vista an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Bella Vista’s median household income of $85,932 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bella Vista while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arkansas 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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Other Programs Available in Bella Vista

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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.

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