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

Vallejo, California has a population of about 124,637. The city’s median household income is $89,496 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 67 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Vallejo, with tuition ranging from $14,850 to $45,627 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 Vallejo

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 67 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Vallejo. Distances are calculated from Vallejo city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
California State University Maritime AcademyVallejo, CA3.1 miContact school for pricing
Solano Community CollegeFairfield, CA10.5 miContact school for pricing
Napa Valley CollegeNapa, CA11.3 miContact school for pricing
Contra Costa CollegeSan Pablo, CA11.4 miContact school for pricing
Diablo Valley CollegePleasant Hill, CA13.4 miContact school for pricing
University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley, CA16.7 mi$14,850 - $45,627
Berkeley City CollegeBerkeley, CA16.9 miContact school for pricing
Dominican University of CaliforniaSan Rafael, CA17.6 miContact school for pricing
National Holistic InstituteEmeryville, CA19.0 miContact school for pricing
Saint Mary’s College of CaliforniaMoraga, CA20.1 miContact school for pricing

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


Liberal Arts Wages Near Vallejo

Vallejo 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$80,660Vallejo, CA$74,341
Management Analyst$93,590Vallejo, CA$86,258
Technical Writer$100,440CA statewide$92,571
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$84,830CA statewide$78,184
Editor$72,580Vallejo, CA$66,894
Training and Development Specialist$66,420Vallejo, CA$61,217
Human Resources Specialist$80,830Vallejo, CA$74,498

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.


Vallejo at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population124,637Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$89,496Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)108.5 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Liberal Arts-related employment in Solano County145 workers, 33 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 67 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Vallejo. The closest is California State University Maritime Academy in Vallejo, CA (3.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Saint Mary’s College of California (20.1 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Vallejo 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 American Canyon instead of Vallejo?

American Canyon, CA is 4.7 miles from Vallejo 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 Vallejo an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Vallejo’s median household income of $89,496 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Vallejo 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.