Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Little Rock, AR (2026)

Little Rock, Arkansas has a population of about 202,739. The city’s median household income is $60,583 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There is 1 accredited liberal arts program within 100 miles of Little Rock, with tuition ranging from $8,508 to $21,536 per year. 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 Little Rock

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer liberal arts programs. Distances are calculated from Little Rock city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Little Rock

Little Rock 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.

Little Rock at a Glance

Other Little Rock-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• North Little Rock, AR – 7.9 mi away (66,278 pop)
• Bryant, AR – 10.7 mi away (20,005 pop)
• Sherwood, AR – 12.4 mi away (30,657 pop)
• Benton, AR – 15.9 mi away (35,775 pop)
• Jacksonville, AR – 16.8 mi away (28,518 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts programs are near Little Rock, AR?

Our directory lists 1 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Little Rock. The closest is Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, AR (58.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Arkansas Tech University (58.9 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Little Rock?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Little Rock 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 North Little Rock instead of Little Rock?

North Little Rock, AR is 7.9 miles from Little Rock 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 Little Rock an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Little Rock’s median household income of $60,583 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Little Rock 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