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

Vacaville, California has a population of about 102,085. The city’s median household income is $108,580 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 70 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Vacaville, with tuition ranging from $1,288 to $46,024 per year for indexed programs. 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 Vacaville

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 70 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Vacaville. Distances are calculated from Vacaville city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Vacaville

Vacaville is part of the Vallejo, CA metro area (BLS area code 46700). 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.

Vacaville at a Glance

Other Vacaville-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Fairfield, CA – 7.7 mi away (145,665 pop)
• Suisun, CA – 8.0 mi away (29,505 pop)
• Davis, CA – 18.5 mi away (75,553 pop)
• Napa, CA – 18.5 mi away (87,733 pop)
• American Canyon, CA – 20.0 mi away (20,452 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 70 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Vacaville. The closest is Solano Community College in Fairfield, CA (11.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Cosumnes River College (30.2 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Vacaville are: Technical Writer ($100,440), Management Analyst ($93,590), 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 Fairfield instead of Vacaville?

Fairfield, CA is 7.7 miles from Vacaville 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 Vacaville an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Vacaville’s median household income of $108,580 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Vacaville 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.