Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Colorado Springs, CO (2026)

Colorado Springs, Colorado has a population of about 483,099. The city’s median household income is $83,198 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 2 accredited liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Colorado Springs, with tuition ranging from $4,030 to $16,210 per year. In the Colorado Springs, CO metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $105,980 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Colorado Springs

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

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs is part of the Colorado Springs, CO metro area (BLS area code 17820). 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.

Colorado Springs at a Glance

Other Colorado Springs-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Fountain, CO – 13.3 mi away (28,753 pop)
• Castle Rock, CO – 35.5 mi away (57,666 pop)
• Canon City, CO – 38.4 mi away (27,600 pop)
• Pueblo, CO – 42.0 mi away (141,280 pop)
• Parker, CO – 44.2 mi away (51,163 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts programs are near Colorado Springs, CO?

Our directory lists 2 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Colorado Springs. The closest is University of Denver in Denver, CO (57.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Community College of Aurora (58.9 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Colorado Springs?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Colorado Springs are: Management Analyst ($105,980), Technical Writer ($97,740), Human Resources Specialist ($76,270). 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 Fountain instead of Colorado Springs?

Fountain, CO is 13.3 miles from Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Colorado Springs’s median household income of $83,198 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Colorado Springs 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