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

Kenner, Louisiana has a population of about 65,113. The city’s median household income is $64,099 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There is 1 accredited liberal arts program within 100 miles of Kenner, with tuition ranging from $8,373 to $22,647 per year. In the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $97,060 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Kenner

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

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Southeastern Louisiana UniversityHammond, LA37.3 mi$8,373 - $22,647

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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$64,860New Orleans-Metairie, LA$70,043
Management Analyst$97,060New Orleans-Metairie, LA$104,816
Technical Writer$61,490New Orleans-Metairie, LA$66,404
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$59,910New Orleans-Metairie, LA$64,698
Editor$48,340New Orleans-Metairie, LA$52,203
Training and Development Specialist$65,550New Orleans-Metairie, LA$70,788
Human Resources Specialist$66,300New Orleans-Metairie, LA$71,598

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.


Kenner at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population65,113Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$64,099Census 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 programs are near Kenner, LA?

Our directory lists 1 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Kenner. The closest is Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA (37.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Southeastern Louisiana University (37.3 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Kenner are: Management Analyst ($97,060), Human Resources Specialist ($66,300), Training and Development Specialist ($65,550). 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.