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

Longmont, Colorado has 3 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $4,030 to $33,751 per year for indexed programs. Longmont has a population of about 98,958. Median household income is $89,724 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boulder, CO metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $131,470 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Longmont

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Longmont. Distances are calculated from Longmont city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Longmont

Longmont is part of the Boulder, CO metro area (BLS area code 14500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado statewide.

Source: BLS, May 2025 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.

Longmont at a Glance

Other Longmont-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Firestone, CO – 8.1 mi away (27,332 pop)
• Erie, CO – 9.5 mi away (22,803 pop)
• Lafayette, CO – 12.1 mi away (91,767 pop)
• Boulder, CO – 12.7 mi away (127,190 pop)
• Louisville, CO – 13.9 mi away (20,801 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Longmont, CO?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Longmont. The closest is Colorado State University-Fort Collins in Fort Collins, CO (27.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Community College of Aurora (34.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Longmont are: Management Analyst ($131,470), Technical Writer ($105,840), Human Resources Specialist ($86,200). 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 Firestone instead of Longmont?

Firestone, CO is 8.1 miles from Longmont 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 Longmont an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Longmont’s median household income of $89,724 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Longmont 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.

Learn More About Liberal Arts Programs

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• Liberal Arts programs by state

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; 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.