Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Attleboro, MA (2026)

Attleboro, Massachusetts has a population of about 46,499. The city’s median household income is $93,266 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 125 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Attleboro, with tuition ranging from $62,080 to $76,819 per year for indexed programs. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Technical Writer at a median $100,580 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Attleboro

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 125 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Attleboro. Distances are calculated from Attleboro city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Wheaton College (Massachusetts)Norton, MA6.2 mi$62,080 - $76,819
Brown UniversityProvidence, RI9.2 miContact school for pricing
Rhode Island School of DesignProvidence, RI9.3 miContact school for pricing
Providence CollegeProvidence, RI9.5 miContact school for pricing
Johnson & Wales University-ProvidenceProvidence, RI9.8 miContact school for pricing
Johnson & Wales University-OnlineProvidence, RI9.8 miContact school for pricing
College UnboundProvidence, RI10.5 miContact school for pricing
Rhode Island CollegeProvidence, RI10.7 miContact school for pricing
Dean CollegeFranklin, MA11.9 miContact school for pricing
Bryant UniversitySmithfield, RI12.6 miContact school for pricing

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


Liberal Arts Wages Near Attleboro

Attleboro is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area (BLS area code 39300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$71,840Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$70,570
Management Analyst$93,320Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$91,670
Technical Writer$100,580Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$98,802
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$58,690Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$57,652
Editor$63,990Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$62,859
Training and Development Specialist$68,750Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$67,534
Human Resources Specialist$71,110Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$69,853

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.


Attleboro at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population46,499Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$93,266Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.8 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Liberal Arts-related employment in Bristol County600 workers, 48 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Attleboro, MA?

Our directory has 125 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Attleboro. The closest is Wheaton College (Massachusetts) in Norton, MA (6.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Bryant University (12.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Attleboro are: Technical Writer ($100,580), Management Analyst ($93,320), Public Relations Specialist ($71,840). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Pawtucket instead of Attleboro?

Pawtucket, RI is 5.7 miles from Attleboro 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 Attleboro an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Attleboro’s median household income of $93,266 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Attleboro while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Massachusetts 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.


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.