Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Centennial, CO (2026)

Centennial, Colorado has a population of about 107,386. The city’s median household income is $128,167 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 61.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 3 accredited liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Centennial, with tuition ranging from $4,030 to $33,751 per year. In the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Technical Writer at a median $104,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Centennial

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

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Centennial

Centennial is part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area (BLS area code 19740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado 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.

Centennial at a Glance

Other Centennial-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Parker, CO – 7.7 mi away (51,163 pop)
• Englewood, CO – 7.7 mi away (34,050 pop)
• Littleton, CO – 8.1 mi away (46,333 pop)
• Aurora, CO – 10.9 mi away (361,710 pop)
• Denver, CO – 11.7 mi away (2,741,534 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts programs are near Centennial, CO?

Our directory lists 3 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Centennial. The closest is University of Denver in Denver, CO (7.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Colorado State University-Fort Collins (68.5 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Centennial are: Technical Writer ($104,990), Management Analyst ($104,660), Human Resources Specialist ($79,240). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Parker instead of Centennial?

Parker, CO is 7.7 miles from Centennial 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 Centennial an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Centennial’s median household income of $128,167 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Centennial while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado 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 Colorado
• Main Liberal Arts Degree Guide
• Liberal Arts Programs by State