Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Houma, LA (2026)

Houma, Louisiana has a population of about 32,760. The city’s median household income is $54,637 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There is 1 accredited liberal arts program within 100 miles of Houma, with tuition ranging from $8,373 to $22,647 per year. In the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $92,460 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Houma

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer liberal arts programs. Distances are calculated from Houma city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Houma

Houma is part of the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA metro area (BLS area code 26380). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Louisiana statewide.

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.

Houma at a Glance

Other Houma-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Morgan City, LA – 30.4 mi away (30,061 pop)
• Kenner, LA – 40.2 mi away (67,089 pop)
• New Orleans, LA – 57.5 mi away (1,024,421 pop)
• Baton Rouge, LA – 64.8 mi away (589,675 pop)
• Hammond, LA – 65.7 mi away (69,616 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts programs are near Houma, LA?

Our directory lists 1 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Houma. The closest is Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA (66.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Southeastern Louisiana University (66.4 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Houma?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Houma are: Management Analyst ($92,460), Public Relations Specialist ($61,150), Technical Writer ($59,250). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Louisiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Morgan City instead of Houma?

Morgan City, LA is 30.4 miles from Houma 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 Houma an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Houma’s median household income of $54,637 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Houma while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Louisiana 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 Louisiana
• Main Liberal Arts Degree Guide
• Liberal Arts Programs by State