Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Yuba City, CA (2026)

Yuba City, California has a population of about 69,545. The city’s median household income is $72,322 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 3 accredited liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Yuba City, with tuition ranging from $15,247 to $46,024 per year. 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 Yuba City

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer liberal arts programs. Distances are calculated from Yuba City city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Yuba City

Yuba City is part of the Yuba City, CA metro area (BLS area code 49700). 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.

Yuba City at a Glance

Other Yuba City-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Oroville, CA – 25.5 mi away (45,445 pop)
• Lincoln, CA – 25.8 mi away (47,030 pop)
• Roseville, CA – 30.7 mi away (132,671 pop)
• Rocklin, CA – 30.8 mi away (62,787 pop)
• Grass Valley, CA – 31.8 mi away (34,508 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts programs are near Yuba City, CA?

Our directory lists 3 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Yuba City. The closest is University of California-Davis in Davis, CA (42.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Laney College (98.6 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Yuba City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Yuba City 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 Oroville instead of Yuba City?

Oroville, CA is 25.5 miles from Yuba City 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 Yuba City an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Yuba City’s median household income of $72,322 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Yuba City 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