Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Lewiston, ME (2026)
Lewiston, Maine has a population of about 37,886. The city’s median household income is $56,558 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 30 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Lewiston. In the Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $81,260 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Lewiston
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 30 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Lewiston. Distances are calculated from Lewiston city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates College | Lewiston, ME | 2.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Central Maine Community College | Auburn, ME | 4.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Unity Environmental University | New Gloucester, ME | 13.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Bowdoin College | Brunswick, ME | 16.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Saint Joseph’s College of Maine | Standish, ME | 24.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Maine at Augusta | Augusta, ME | 25.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Southern Maine | Portland, ME | 30.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts | Portland, ME | 30.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Southern Maine Community College | South Portland, ME | 30.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Thomas College | Waterville, ME | 38.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Maine schools on the Maine liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts Wages Near Lewiston
Lewiston is part of the Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro area (BLS area code 30340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maine statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $57,340 | Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $60,549 |
| Management Analyst | $81,260 | Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $85,808 |
| Technical Writer | $70,570 | ME statewide | $74,520 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $46,670 | ME statewide | $49,282 |
| Editor | $47,750 | ME statewide | $50,422 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $61,550 | Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $64,995 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $49,710 | Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $52,492 |
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.
Lewiston at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,886 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,558 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 94.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Lewiston-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- Auburn, ME – 4.0 mi away (22,948 pop)
- Augusta, ME – 27.3 mi away (21,876 pop)
- Portland, ME – 29.1 mi away (206,193 pop)
- South Portland, ME – 32.4 mi away (25,577 pop)
- Waterville, ME – 40.0 mi away (26,806 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Lewiston, ME?
Our directory has 30 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Lewiston. The closest is Bates College in Lewiston, ME (2.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Thomas College (38.9 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Lewiston?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Lewiston are: Management Analyst ($81,260), Technical Writer ($70,570), Training and Development Specialist ($61,550). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Maine statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Auburn instead of Lewiston?
Auburn, ME is 4.0 miles from Lewiston 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 Lewiston an affordable place to study liberal arts?
Lewiston’s median household income of $56,558 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lewiston while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maine 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
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.