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Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Moscow, ID (2026)
Moscow, Idaho is home to about 25,868 residents. Median household income is $56,497 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 54.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Idaho, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $88,710 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Moscow
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Moscow, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Moscow city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
No Moscow-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Idaho schools on the Idaho liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts Wages Near Moscow
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Idaho, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $61,110 |
| Management Analyst | $88,710 |
| Technical Writer | N/A |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $51,190 |
| Editor | N/A |
| Training and Development Specialist | $61,720 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $64,990 |
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.
Moscow at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,868 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,497 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 54.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Moscow-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- Pullman, WA – 7.8 mi away (33,204 pop)
- Lewiston, ID – 23.3 mi away (53,520 pop)
- Spokane Valley, WA – 65.3 mi away (96,340 pop)
- Spokane, WA – 67.8 mi away (400,936 pop)
- Coeur d’Alene, ID – 68.0 mi away (112,088 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles in Idaho?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Idaho are: Management Analyst ($88,710), Human Resources Specialist ($64,990), Training and Development Specialist ($61,720). Wages for Moscow workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Pullman instead of Moscow?
Pullman, WA is 7.8 miles from Moscow 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 Moscow an affordable place to study liberal arts?
Moscow’s median household income of $56,497 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Moscow 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.
Learn More About Liberal Arts Programs
- Liberal Arts accreditation: what to look for
- Liberal Arts concentrations and specializations
- Is a Liberal Arts degree worth it?
- Main Liberal Arts degree guide
- Online Liberal Arts programs in Idaho
- Liberal Arts programs by state
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Data verified: July 23, 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.