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

Holland, Michigan has a population of about 34,266. The city’s median household income is $72,905 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 71 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Holland. In the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $81,070 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Holland

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 71 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Holland. Distances are calculated from Holland city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Holland

Holland is part of the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area (BLS area code 24340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan 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.

Holland at a Glance

Other Holland-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Wyoming, MI – 21.6 mi away (75,567 pop)
• Walker, MI – 23.4 mi away (24,775 pop)
• Grand Rapids, MI – 26.1 mi away (595,467 pop)
• Kentwood, MI – 26.9 mi away (51,689 pop)
• Norton Shores, MI – 28.3 mi away (24,340 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 71 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Holland. The closest is Hope College in Holland, MI (1.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Muskegon Community College (33.7 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Holland are: Management Analyst ($81,070), Human Resources Specialist ($63,840), Editor ($62,480). 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 Wyoming instead of Holland?

Wyoming, MI is 21.6 miles from Holland 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 Holland an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Holland’s median household income of $72,905 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Holland 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.

Related Resources

• Online Liberal Arts Programs in Michigan
• Main Liberal Arts Degree Guide
• Liberal Arts Programs by State

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.