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

Moorpark, California has a population of about 35,957. The city’s median household income is $149,403 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 106 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Moorpark, 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 Moorpark

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 106 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Moorpark. Distances are calculated from Moorpark city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Moorpark CollegeMoorpark, CA2.7 miContact school for pricing
California Lutheran UniversityThousand Oaks, CA4.2 miContact school for pricing
California State University-Channel IslandsCamarillo, CA12.7 miContact school for pricing
Thomas Aquinas CollegeSanta Paula, CA15.6 miContact school for pricing
Oxnard CollegeOxnard, CA18.0 miContact school for pricing
Los Angeles Pierce CollegeWoodland Hills, CA18.6 miContact school for pricing
California Institute of the ArtsValencia, CA19.2 miContact school for pricing
College of the CanyonsSanta Clarita, CA19.4 miContact school for pricing
Pepperdine UniversityMalibu, CA19.7 mi$66,742 - $85,202
California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge, CA20.1 mi$7,095 - $20,317

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


Liberal Arts Wages Near Moorpark

Moorpark 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$78,940Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA$71,439
Management Analyst$102,730Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA$92,968
Technical Writer$90,020Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA$81,466
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$84,830CA statewide$76,769
Editor$75,380Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA$68,217
Training and Development Specialist$57,860Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA$52,362
Human Resources Specialist$78,910Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA$71,412

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.


Moorpark at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population35,957Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$149,403Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+44.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)110.5 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Liberal Arts-related employment in Ventura County1,027 workers, 420 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 106 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Moorpark. The closest is Moorpark College in Moorpark, CA (2.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is California State University-Northridge (20.1 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Moorpark 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 Thousand Oaks instead of Moorpark?

Thousand Oaks, CA is 6.5 miles from Moorpark 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 Moorpark an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Moorpark’s median household income of $149,403 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Moorpark 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.


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.