Best Liberal Arts Schools Near West Melbourne, FL (2026)

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

West Melbourne, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $2,496 to $23,133 per year for indexed programs. West Melbourne has a population of about 27,643. Median household income is $90,521 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $99,680 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to West Melbourne

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near West Melbourne, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from West Melbourne 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 West Melbourne. 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

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, FL 3.1 miles from West Melbourne
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,137
Avg net price $35,639/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Eastern Florida State College

Melbourne, FL 6.9 miles from West Melbourne
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
63.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,195
Avg net price $6,440/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,496
Out‑of‑state$9,739
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 69

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

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#3

Ana G. Mendez University

Orlando, FL 48.0 miles from West Melbourne
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
Avg net price $19,775/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, FL 48.6 miles from West Melbourne
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,315
Avg net price $3,815/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL 48.8 miles from West Melbourne
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
80.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 40%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,308
Avg net price $10,411/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,368
Out‑of‑state$22,467
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 130

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Full Sail University

Winter Park, FL 52.7 miles from West Melbourne
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
22.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,219
Avg net price $38,875/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Herzing University-Orlando

Winter Park, FL 54.2 miles from West Melbourne
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
46.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 94%
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $19,850/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,450
Out‑of‑state$13,450
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Rollins College

Winter Park, FL 54.7 miles from West Melbourne
  • 4 year
53.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,295
Avg net price $34,732/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege 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 West Melbourne

West Melbourne is part of the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area (BLS area code 37340). 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 $62,400 Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $62,400
Management Analyst $99,680 Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $99,680
Technical Writer $80,640 Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $80,640
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist $58,730 FL statewide $58,730
Editor $79,940 Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $79,940
Training and Development Specialist $74,990 Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $74,990
Human Resources Specialist $62,700 Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $62,700

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.

West Melbourne at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 27,643 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $90,521 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 40.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.0 (at U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Liberal Arts-related employment in Brevard County 704 workers, 84 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near West Melbourne, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near West Melbourne. The closest is Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, FL (3.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Central Florida (48.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near West Melbourne?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near West Melbourne are: Management Analyst ($99,680), Technical Writer ($80,640), Editor ($79,940). 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 Melbourne instead of West Melbourne?

Melbourne, FL is 3.4 miles from West Melbourne 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 West Melbourne an affordable place to study liberal arts?

West Melbourne’s median household income of $90,521 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in West Melbourne 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 West Melbourne

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for West Melbourne:

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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