Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Lemoore, CA (2026)
Lemoore, California has a population of about 27,023. The city’s median household income is $82,189 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In California, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Technical Writer at a median $100,440 annually (BLS, May 2024).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Lemoore
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer liberal arts programs. Distances are calculated from Lemoore city center.
No Lemoore-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts Wages Near Lemoore
Lemoore is part of the Hanford-Corcoran, CA metro area (BLS area code 25260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $81,490 | CA statewide | $80,207 |
| Management Analyst | $78,650 | Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $77,411 |
| Technical Writer | $100,440 | CA statewide | $98,858 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $84,830 | CA statewide | $83,494 |
| Editor | $90,570 | CA statewide | $89,144 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $48,780 | Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $48,012 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $75,010 | Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $73,829 |
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.
Lemoore at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,023 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $82,189 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Lemoore-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- Hanford, CA – 8.3 mi away (90,515 pop)
- Corcoran, CA – 19.7 mi away (23,266 pop)
- Selma, CA – 21.7 mi away (44,292 pop)
- Visalia, CA – 26.4 mi away (231,159 pop)
- Tulare, CA – 26.4 mi away (62,779 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Lemoore?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Lemoore are: Technical Writer ($100,440), Editor ($90,570), 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 Hanford instead of Lemoore?
Hanford, CA is 8.3 miles from Lemoore 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 Lemoore an affordable place to study liberal arts?
Lemoore’s median household income of $82,189 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lemoore 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
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