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

Russellville, Arkansas has a population of about 29,057. The city’s median household income is $48,708 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 34 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Russellville, with tuition ranging from $8,508 to $21,536 per year for indexed programs. In Arkansas, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $72,550 annually (BLS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Russellville

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 34 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Russellville. Distances are calculated from Russellville city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Russellville

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.

Russellville at a Glance

Other Russellville-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Conway, AR – 40.2 mi away (72,360 pop)
• Hot Springs, AR – 54.4 mi away (57,744 pop)
• Benton, AR – 58.0 mi away (35,775 pop)
• Little Rock, AR – 58.3 mi away (442,554 pop)
• Bryant, AR – 58.6 mi away (20,005 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 34 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Russellville. The closest is Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, AR (1.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College (58.5 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles in Arkansas?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Arkansas are: Management Analyst ($72,550), Public Relations Specialist ($64,520), Technical Writer ($62,490). Wages for Russellville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Conway instead of Russellville?

Conway, AR is 40.2 miles from Russellville 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 Russellville an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Russellville’s median household income of $48,708 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Russellville 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.