Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Siloam Springs, AR (2026)

Siloam Springs, Arkansas has a population of about 18,096. The city’s median household income is $65,725 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 4 accredited liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Siloam Springs, with tuition ranging from $8,508 to $24,022 per year. In the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $89,450 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Siloam Springs

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

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Siloam Springs

Siloam Springs 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.

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.

Siloam Springs at a Glance

Other Siloam Springs-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Bentonville, AR – 20.7 mi away (47,093 pop)
• Springdale, AR – 20.9 mi away (78,557 pop)
• Fayetteville, AR – 21.8 mi away (336,152 pop)
• Rogers, AR – 23.1 mi away (65,021 pop)
• Bella Vista, AR – 24.4 mi away (28,406 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts programs are near Siloam Springs, AR?

Our directory lists 4 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Siloam Springs. The closest is Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, MO (63.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Arkansas Tech University (99.6 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Siloam Springs?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Siloam Springs are: Management Analyst ($89,450), Public Relations Specialist ($83,040), Technical Writer ($62,490). 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 Siloam Springs?

Bentonville, AR is 20.7 miles from Siloam Springs 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 Siloam Springs an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Siloam Springs’s median household income of $65,725 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Siloam Springs 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