Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Terre Haute, IN (2026)

Terre Haute, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $16,004 to $34,501 per year for indexed programs. Terre Haute has a population of about 58,491. Median household income is $41,960 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Terre Haute, IN metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $82,170 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Terre Haute

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

#1

Indiana University-Bloomington

Bloomington, IN 49.9 miles from Terre Haute BOC Score82.3
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#2

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL 63.5 miles from Terre Haute BOC Score90.0
Published tuition$16,004 - $34,501
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#3

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN 67.3 miles from Terre Haute BOC Score60.0
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#4

American College of Education

Indianapolis, IN 68.1 miles from Terre Haute
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#5

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN 68.1 miles from Terre Haute BOC Score51.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana liberal arts page.


Liberal Arts Wages Near Terre Haute

Terre Haute is part of the Terre Haute, IN metro area (BLS area code 45460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$63,320Terre Haute, IN$72,118
Management Analyst$82,170Terre Haute, IN$93,588
Technical Writer$75,510IN statewide$86,002
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$47,610IN statewide$54,226
Editor$56,440IN statewide$64,282
Training and Development Specialist$49,930Terre Haute, IN$56,868
Human Resources Specialist$61,730Terre Haute, IN$70,308

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.


Terre Haute at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population58,491Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$41,960Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)87.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Terre Haute, IN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Terre Haute. The closest is Indiana University-Bloomington in Bloomington, IN (49.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Indianapolis (68.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Terre Haute?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Terre Haute are: Management Analyst ($82,170), Technical Writer ($75,510), Public Relations Specialist ($63,320). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Charleston instead of Terre Haute?

Charleston, IL is 42.8 miles from Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Terre Haute’s median household income of $41,960 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Terre Haute 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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Other Programs Available in Terre Haute

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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.