Best Liberal Arts Schools Near Riviera Beach, FL (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Riviera Beach, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $21,680 to $67,880 per year for indexed programs. Riviera Beach has a population of about 38,032. Median household income is $62,152 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $94,290 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Riviera Beach

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Riviera Beach, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Riviera Beach city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Riviera Beach. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, FL 5.5 miles from Riviera Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,232
Avg net price $28,354/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, FL 11.7 miles from Riviera Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,923
Avg net price $9,182/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Hobe Sound Bible College

Hobe Sound, FL 20.0 miles from Riviera Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
41.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,863
Avg net price $12,074/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Everglades University

Boca Raton, FL 27.0 miles from Riviera Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
47.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 81%
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,597
Avg net price $27,371/yr
Tuition
In‑state$21,680
Out‑of‑state$21,680
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  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Lynn University

Boca Raton, FL 27.5 miles from Riviera Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
38.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 73%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,006
Avg net price $44,089/yr
Tuition
In‑state$44,480
Out‑of‑state$44,480
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL 28.3 miles from Riviera Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,746
Avg net price $8,752/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL 41.5 miles from Riviera Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,696
Avg net price $30,498/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, FL 45.9 miles from Riviera Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,939
Avg net price $14,506/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,830
Out‑of‑state$8,952
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Riviera Beach

Riviera Beach is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 33100). 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 $64,600 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $56,567
Management Analyst $94,290 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $82,566
Technical Writer $84,750 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $74,212
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist $65,610 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $57,452
Editor $76,720 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $67,180
Training and Development Specialist $71,990 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $63,039
Human Resources Specialist $67,580 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $59,177

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.

Riviera Beach at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 38,032 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $62,152 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 114.2 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Liberal Arts-related employment in Palm Beach County 4,493 workers, 635 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Riviera Beach, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Riviera Beach. The closest is Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, FL (5.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lynn University (27.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Riviera Beach?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Riviera Beach are: Management Analyst ($94,290), Technical Writer ($84,750), Editor ($76,720). 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 West Palm Beach instead of Riviera Beach?

West Palm Beach, FL is 4.3 miles from Riviera 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 Riviera Beach an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Riviera Beach’s median household income of $62,152 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Riviera 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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Other Programs Available in Riviera Beach

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Riviera Beach:

Data verified: September 6, 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.

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