Butler Community College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Junction City, KS (2026)
Junction City, Kansas has 2 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs. Junction City has a population of about 22,431. Median household income is $60,317 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Manhattan, KS metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $80,720 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Junction City
The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Junction City. Distances are calculated from Junction City 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 Junction City. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Newman University
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kansas schools on the Kansas liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts Wages Near Junction City
Junction City is part of the Manhattan, KS metro area (BLS area code 31740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kansas statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $59,170 | Manhattan, KS | $65,599 |
| Management Analyst | $80,720 | Manhattan, KS | $89,490 |
| Technical Writer | $73,550 | KS statewide | $81,541 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $45,870 | KS statewide | $50,854 |
| Editor | $61,920 | KS statewide | $68,647 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $55,830 | Manhattan, KS | $61,896 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $76,400 | Manhattan, KS | $84,701 |
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.
Junction City at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,431 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $60,317 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 23.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 90.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Junction City-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- Manhattan, KS – 17.2 mi away (57,442 pop)
- Salina, KS – 43.7 mi away (47,123 pop)
- Emporia, KS – 55.8 mi away (24,730 pop)
- Topeka, KS – 61.9 mi away (149,220 pop)
- Newton, KS – 73.7 mi away (20,625 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Junction City, KS?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Junction City. The closest is Butler Community College in El Dorado, KS (83.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Newman University (98.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Junction City?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Junction City are: Management Analyst ($80,720), Human Resources Specialist ($76,400), Technical Writer ($73,550). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Manhattan instead of Junction City?
Manhattan, KS is 17.2 miles from Junction City 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 Junction City an affordable place to study liberal arts?
Junction City’s median household income of $60,317 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Junction City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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.
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