Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in London, KY (2026)

London, Kentucky has a population of about 7,576. The city’s median household income is $45,850 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 33 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near London, with tuition ranging from $33,640 to $63,354 per year for indexed programs. In Kentucky, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $85,290 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to London

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 33 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near London. Distances are calculated from London city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Union CollegeBarbourville, KY20.3 miContact school for pricing
University of the CumberlandsWilliamsburg, KY26.9 miContact school for pricing
Somerset Community CollegeSomerset, KY29.9 miContact school for pricing
Berea CollegeBerea, KY33.3 mi$49,326 - $56,068
Lincoln Memorial UniversityHarrogate, TN44.1 miContact school for pricing
Eastern Kentucky UniversityRichmond, KY44.5 miContact school for pricing
Kentucky Mountain Bible CollegeJackson, KY48.5 miContact school for pricing
Hazard Community and Technical CollegeHazard, KY50.4 miContact school for pricing
Centre CollegeDanville, KY52.8 mi$50,550 - $63,354
Asbury UniversityWilmore, KY60.3 mi$33,640 - $46,209

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


Liberal Arts Wages Near London

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide)
Public Relations Specialist$58,150
Management Analyst$85,290
Technical Writer$70,970
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$36,040
Editor$57,410
Training and Development Specialist$58,650
Human Resources Specialist$64,950

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.


London at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population7,576Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,850Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near London, KY?

Our directory has 33 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near London. The closest is Union College in Barbourville, KY (20.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Asbury University (60.3 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Kentucky are: Management Analyst ($85,290), Technical Writer ($70,970), Human Resources Specialist ($64,950). Wages for London workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Somerset instead of London?

Somerset, KY is 29.3 miles from London 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 London an affordable place to study liberal arts?

London’s median household income of $45,850 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in London while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kentucky 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.


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.