Best Liberal Arts Schools Near Kenner, LA (2026)

Kenner, Louisiana has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $28,733 to $40,434 per year for indexed programs. Kenner has a population of about 65,113. Median household income is $64,099 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $95,100 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Kenner

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Kenner, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Kenner city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Kenner. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score β€” U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA 9.3 miles from Kenner
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,268
Avg net price $39,949/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 124

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Xavier University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA 9.4 miles from Kenner
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 69%
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,184
Avg net price $17,127/yr
Tuition
In‑state$28,733
Out‑of‑state$28,733
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Loyola University New Orleans

New Orleans, LA 9.6 miles from Kenner
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,927
Avg net price $23,696/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA 11.3 miles from Kenner
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,872
Avg net price $12,384/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Dillard University

New Orleans, LA 11.4 miles from Kenner
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,196
Avg net price $22,094/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Southern University at New Orleans

New Orleans, LA 12.6 miles from Kenner
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
30.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,042
Avg net price $14,810/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 50%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Holy Cross

New Orleans, LA 17.0 miles from Kenner
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,316
Avg net price $15,635/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, LA 36.0 miles from Kenner
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,454
Avg net price $12,947/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Liberal Arts Wages Near Kenner

Kenner is part of the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area (BLS area code 35380). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Louisiana statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist $68,600 New Orleans-Metairie, LA $74,082
Management Analyst $95,100 New Orleans-Metairie, LA $102,700
Technical Writer $62,990 New Orleans-Metairie, LA $68,024
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist $53,100 New Orleans-Metairie, LA $57,343
Editor $61,260 New Orleans-Metairie, LA $66,156
Training and Development Specialist $62,350 New Orleans-Metairie, LA $67,333
Human Resources Specialist $64,780 New Orleans-Metairie, LA $69,957

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.


Kenner at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 65,113 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $64,099 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 28.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.6 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Kenner, LA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Kenner. The closest is Delgado Community College in New Orleans, LA (9.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of New Orleans (11.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Kenner are: Management Analyst ($95,100), Public Relations Specialist ($68,600), Human Resources Specialist ($64,780). 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 New Orleans instead of Kenner?

New Orleans, LA is 19.9 miles from Kenner 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 Kenner an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Kenner’s median household income of $64,099 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kenner 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.


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Other Programs Available in Kenner

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Kenner:

Data verified: September 6, 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.