Missouri Southern State University
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Online programsYes
Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Pittsburg, KS (2026)
Pittsburg, Kansas has 2 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $9,024 to $24,022 per year for indexed programs. Pittsburg has a population of about 20,606. Median household income is $40,220 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kansas, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $81,210 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Pittsburg
The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Pittsburg. Distances are calculated from Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Missouri State University-Springfield
Published tuition$9,024 - $24,022
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kansas schools on the Kansas liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts Wages Near Pittsburg
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Kansas, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $64,860 |
| Management Analyst | $81,210 |
| Technical Writer | $73,550 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $45,870 |
| Editor | $61,920 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $62,010 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $70,870 |
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.
Pittsburg at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,606 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $40,220 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 33.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Pittsburg-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- Joplin, MO – 25.7 mi away (86,144 pop)
- Bella Vista, AR – 69.6 mi away (28,406 pop)
- Bentonville, AR – 77.5 mi away (47,093 pop)
- Springfield, MO – 78.8 mi away (287,124 pop)
- Nixa, MO – 81.2 mi away (21,201 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Pittsburg, KS?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Pittsburg. The closest is Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, MO (26.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Missouri State University-Springfield (79.3 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles in Kansas?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Kansas are: Management Analyst ($81,210), Technical Writer ($73,550), Human Resources Specialist ($70,870). Wages for Pittsburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Joplin instead of Pittsburg?
Joplin, MO is 25.7 miles from Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg an affordable place to study liberal arts?
Pittsburg’s median household income of $40,220 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pittsburg 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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