Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Liberal, KS (2026)

Liberal, Kansas has a population of about 19,107. The city’s median household income is $61,875 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 10.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Liberal. In Kansas, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $81,130 annually (BLS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Liberal

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Liberal. Distances are calculated from Liberal city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Liberal

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.

Liberal at a Glance

Other Liberal-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Garden City, KS – 64.4 mi away (30,040 pop)
• Dodge City, KS – 70.3 mi away (27,429 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Liberal, KS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Liberal. The closest is Seward County Community College in Liberal, KS (1.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Frank Phillips College (99.6 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Kansas are: Management Analyst ($81,130), Human Resources Specialist ($76,490), Technical Writer ($72,330). Wages for Liberal workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Garden City instead of Liberal?

Garden City, KS is 64.4 miles from Liberal 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 Liberal an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Liberal’s median household income of $61,875 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Liberal 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.

Related Resources

• Online Liberal Arts Programs in Kansas
• 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.