Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Freeport, IL (2026)

Freeport, Illinois has a population of about 23,636. The city’s median household income is $48,181 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 64 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Freeport, with tuition ranging from $4,696 to $12,397 per year for indexed programs. In Illinois, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $110,370 annually (BLS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Freeport

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 64 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Freeport. Distances are calculated from Freeport city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Freeport

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.

Freeport at a Glance

Other Freeport-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Rockford, IL – 29.3 mi away (286,727 pop)
• Machesney Park, IL – 31.6 mi away (22,873 pop)
• Loves Park, IL – 32.7 mi away (23,413 pop)
• Sterling, IL – 34.0 mi away (27,961 pop)
• Beloit, WI – 35.4 mi away (63,470 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Freeport, IL?

Our directory has 64 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Freeport. The closest is Highland Community College in Freeport, IL (2.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Edgewood College (54.1 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles in Illinois?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Illinois are: Management Analyst ($110,370), Technical Writer ($79,690), Human Resources Specialist ($72,350). Wages for Freeport workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Rockford instead of Freeport?

Rockford, IL is 29.3 miles from Freeport 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 Freeport an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Freeport’s median household income of $48,181 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Freeport while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Illinois 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.

Related Resources

• Online Liberal Arts Programs in Illinois
• Main Liberal Arts Degree Guide
• Liberal Arts Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.