Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Auburn, IN (2026)

Auburn, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $40,556 to $54,950 per year for indexed programs. Auburn has a population of about 13,464. Median household income is $62,339 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Indiana, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $95,560 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Auburn

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Auburn. Distances are calculated from Auburn 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 Auburn. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Grace College and Theological Seminary

Winona Lake, IN 40.7 miles from Auburn BOC Score56.2
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#2

Adrian College

Adrian, MI 63.2 miles from Auburn BOC Score42.1
Published tuition$40,556 - $54,950
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#3

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH 72.8 miles from Auburn BOC Score53.9
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#4

Ohio Northern University

Ada, OH 76.0 miles from Auburn BOC Score65.1
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#5

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH 77.2 miles from Auburn BOC Score52.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana liberal arts page.


Liberal Arts Wages Near Auburn

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Indiana, statewide)
Public Relations Specialist$64,900
Management Analyst$95,560
Technical Writer$75,510
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$47,610
Editor$56,440
Training and Development Specialist$61,050
Human Resources Specialist$65,600

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.


Auburn at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population13,464Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$62,339Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Auburn, IN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Auburn. The closest is Grace College and Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, IN (40.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Toledo (77.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Indiana are: Management Analyst ($95,560), Technical Writer ($75,510), Human Resources Specialist ($65,600). Wages for Auburn workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Fort Wayne instead of Auburn?

Fort Wayne, IN is 19.7 miles from Auburn 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 Auburn an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Auburn’s median household income of $62,339 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Auburn while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana 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.