Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in College Park, MD (2026)

College Park, Maryland has a population of about 34,397. The city’s median household income is $74,867 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 49.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited liberal arts programs within 100 miles of College Park, with tuition ranging from $36,028 to $84,696 per year. In the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $125,820 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to College Park

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

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near College Park

College Park is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area (BLS area code 47900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maryland 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.

College Park at a Glance

Other College Park-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Greenbelt, MD – 2.4 mi away (23,909 pop)
• Washington, DC – 7.7 mi away (5,191,844 pop)
• Laurel, MD – 7.8 mi away (25,853 pop)
• Bowie, MD – 10.6 mi away (58,393 pop)
• Rockville, MD – 13.3 mi away (66,940 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts programs are near College Park, MD?

Our directory lists 5 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of College Park. The closest is American University in Washington, DC (9.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Shenandoah University (66.8 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near College Park?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near College Park are: Management Analyst ($125,820), News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist ($99,730), Technical Writer ($97,810). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Maryland statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Greenbelt instead of College Park?

Greenbelt, MD is 2.4 miles from College Park 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 College Park an affordable place to study liberal arts?

College Park’s median household income of $74,867 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in College Park while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maryland 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 Maryland
• Main Liberal Arts Degree Guide
• Liberal Arts Programs by State