Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Jacksonville, AR (2026)

Jacksonville, Arkansas has a population of about 29,285. The city’s median household income is $46,947 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 31 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Jacksonville, with tuition ranging from $3,216 to $22,626 per year for indexed programs. In the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $76,040 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Jacksonville

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 31 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Jacksonville. Distances are calculated from Jacksonville city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Jacksonville

Jacksonville is part of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area (BLS area code 30780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arkansas 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.

Jacksonville at a Glance

Other Jacksonville-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Sherwood, AR – 4.6 mi away (30,657 pop)
• Cabot, AR – 8.9 mi away (25,797 pop)
• North Little Rock, AR – 9.2 mi away (66,278 pop)
• Little Rock, AR – 16.8 mi away (442,554 pop)
• Conway, AR – 23.5 mi away (72,360 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Jacksonville, AR?

Our directory has 31 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Jacksonville. The closest is Shorter College in N Little Rock, AR (11.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Central Arkansas (23.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Jacksonville are: Management Analyst ($76,040), Public Relations Specialist ($61,800), Technical Writer ($60,330). 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 Sherwood instead of Jacksonville?

Sherwood, AR is 4.6 miles from Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Jacksonville’s median household income of $46,947 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jacksonville 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.

Related Resources

• Online Liberal Arts Programs in Arkansas
• 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.