Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Flint, MI (2026)

Flint, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs. Flint has a population of about 80,835. Median household income is $36,194 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 13.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Flint, MI metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $85,380 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Flint

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Flint. Distances are calculated from Flint city center.

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

#1

Mott Community College

Flint, MI 1.0 miles from Flint BOC Score38.0
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#2

Walsh College

Troy, MI 41.6 miles from Flint BOC Score80.8
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#3

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI 44.3 miles from Flint BOC Score80.6
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#4

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI 51.5 miles from Flint BOC Score93.4
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#5

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI 53.4 miles from Flint BOC Score50.6
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan liberal arts page.


Liberal Arts Wages Near Flint

Flint is part of the Flint, MI metro area (BLS area code 22420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$61,610Flint, MI$66,247
Management Analyst$85,380Flint, MI$91,806
Technical Writer$85,270MI statewide$91,688
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$62,760MI statewide$67,484
Editor$63,090MI statewide$67,839
Training and Development Specialist$62,770Flint, MI$67,495
Human Resources Specialist$64,260Flint, MI$69,097

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.


Flint at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population80,835Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$36,194Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+13.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Liberal Arts-related employment in Genesee County379 workers, 37 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Flint, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Flint. The closest is Mott Community College in Flint, MI (1.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Eastern Michigan University (53.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Flint are: Management Analyst ($85,380), Technical Writer ($85,270), Human Resources Specialist ($64,260). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Burton instead of Flint?

Burton, MI is 4.2 miles from Flint 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 Flint an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Flint’s median household income of $36,194 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Flint while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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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Data verified: June 11, 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.