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Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Meridian, ID (2026)
Meridian, Idaho has 1 accredited school offering liberal arts programs. Meridian has a population of about 124,865. Median household income is $98,686 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boise City, ID metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $86,390 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Meridian
The 1 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 1 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Meridian. Distances are calculated from Meridian city center.
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 Meridian. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Idaho schools on the Idaho liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts Wages Near Meridian
Meridian is part of the Boise City, ID metro area (BLS area code 14260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Idaho statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $63,130 | Boise City, ID | $64,157 |
| Management Analyst | $86,390 | Boise City, ID | $87,795 |
| Technical Writer | $75,210 | Boise City, ID | $76,433 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $57,060 | Boise City, ID | $57,988 |
| Editor | $54,540 | Boise City, ID | $55,427 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $62,210 | Boise City, ID | $63,222 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $66,060 | Boise City, ID | $67,134 |
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.
Meridian at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 124,865 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $98,686 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 44.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Liberal Arts-related employment in Ada County | 1,335 workers, 169 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Meridian-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- Eagle, ID – 7.3 mi away (24,785 pop)
- Nampa, ID – 8.7 mi away (169,761 pop)
- Caldwell, ID – 13.2 mi away (53,149 pop)
- Ontario, OR – 40.3 mi away (24,778 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Meridian, ID?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Meridian. The closest is Boise State University in Boise, ID (9.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Boise State University (9.7 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Meridian?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Meridian are: Management Analyst ($86,390), Technical Writer ($75,210), Human Resources Specialist ($66,060). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Idaho statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Eagle instead of Meridian?
Eagle, ID is 7.3 miles from Meridian 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 Meridian an affordable place to study liberal arts?
Meridian’s median household income of $98,686 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Meridian while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Idaho 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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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.