Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Ormond Beach, FL (2026)
Ormond Beach, Florida has a population of about 43,514. The city’s median household income is $67,482 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Florida, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Technical Writer at a median $80,840 annually (BLS, May 2024).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Ormond Beach
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer liberal arts programs. Distances are calculated from Ormond Beach city center.
No Ormond Beach-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts Wages Near Ormond Beach
Ormond Beach is part of the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 19660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $49,830 | Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $50,131 |
| Management Analyst | $73,590 | Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $74,034 |
| Technical Writer | $80,840 | FL statewide | $81,328 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $57,720 | FL statewide | $58,068 |
| Editor | $62,450 | Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $62,827 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $58,600 | Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $58,954 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $63,390 | Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $63,773 |
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.
Ormond Beach at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,514 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $67,482 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 35.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 99.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Liberal Arts-related employment in Volusia County | 1,925 workers, 165 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Ormond Beach-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- Daytona Beach, FL – 6.9 mi away (66,645 pop)
- Port Orange, FL – 13.9 mi away (61,105 pop)
- Palm Coast, FL – 19.1 mi away (395,224 pop)
- New Smyrna Beach, FL – 20.4 mi away (25,796 pop)
- DeLand, FL – 22.0 mi away (31,569 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Ormond Beach?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Ormond Beach are: Technical Writer ($80,840), Management Analyst ($73,590), Human Resources Specialist ($63,390). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Daytona Beach instead of Ormond Beach?
Daytona Beach, FL is 6.9 miles from Ormond Beach 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 Ormond Beach an affordable place to study liberal arts?
Ormond Beach’s median household income of $67,482 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ormond Beach while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida 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.
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