Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Camarillo, CA (2026)

Camarillo, California has a population of about 70,244. The city’s median household income is $109,390 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 101 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Camarillo, with tuition ranging from $7,095 to $85,202 per year for indexed programs. In the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $102,730 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Camarillo

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 101 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Camarillo. Distances are calculated from Camarillo city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Camarillo

Camarillo is part of the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area (BLS area code 37100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California 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.

Camarillo at a Glance

Other Camarillo-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Oxnard, CA – 8.7 mi away (385,837 pop)
• Santa Paula, CA – 9.2 mi away (30,770 pop)
• Thousand Oaks, CA – 9.2 mi away (218,548 pop)
• Moorpark, CA – 9.9 mi away (36,481 pop)
• Port Hueneme, CA – 10.7 mi away (22,277 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Camarillo, CA?

Our directory has 101 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Camarillo. The closest is California State University-Channel Islands in Camarillo, CA (4.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is California Institute of the Arts (29.1 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Camarillo are: Management Analyst ($102,730), Technical Writer ($90,020), News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist ($84,830). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Oxnard instead of Camarillo?

Oxnard, CA is 8.7 miles from Camarillo 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 Camarillo an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Camarillo’s median household income of $109,390 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Camarillo while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California 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 California
• 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.