Arkansas Tech University
Published tuition$8,508 - $21,536
Online programsYes
Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Searcy, AR (2026)
Searcy, Arkansas has 2 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $8,508 to $21,536 per year for indexed programs. Searcy has a population of about 23,115. Median household income is $50,896 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arkansas, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $72,950 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Searcy
The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Searcy. Distances are calculated from Searcy 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 Searcy. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Coahoma Community College
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts Wages Near Searcy
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Arkansas, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $65,000 |
| Management Analyst | $72,950 |
| Technical Writer | $61,180 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $37,450 |
| Editor | $50,180 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $52,290 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $55,010 |
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.
Searcy at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,115 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $50,896 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 29.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Searcy-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- Cabot, AR – 24.7 mi away (25,797 pop)
- Jacksonville, AR – 33.5 mi away (28,518 pop)
- Sherwood, AR – 37.8 mi away (30,657 pop)
- North Little Rock, AR – 42.7 mi away (66,278 pop)
- Conway, AR – 43.1 mi away (72,360 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Searcy, AR?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Searcy. The closest is Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, AR (79.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Coahoma Community College (95.0 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles in Arkansas?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Arkansas are: Management Analyst ($72,950), Public Relations Specialist ($65,000), Technical Writer ($61,180). Wages for Searcy workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Cabot instead of Searcy?
Cabot, AR is 24.7 miles from Searcy 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 Searcy an affordable place to study liberal arts?
Searcy’s median household income of $50,896 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Searcy 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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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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