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

Holland, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs. Holland has a population of about 34,266. Median household income is $72,905 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $81,710 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Holland

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Holland. Distances are calculated from Holland 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 Holland. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI 17.4 miles from Holland BOC Score65.7
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#2

Aquinas College

Grand Rapids, MI 27.2 miles from Holland BOC Score46.8
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#3

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI 56.8 miles from Holland BOC Score70.4
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#4

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI 70.4 miles from Holland BOC Score64.7
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#5

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI 82.5 miles from Holland BOC Score80.6
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan liberal arts page.


Liberal Arts Wages Near 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$59,770Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$62,586
Management Analyst$81,710Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$85,560
Technical Writer$79,080Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$82,806
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$47,320Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$49,550
Editor$61,860Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$64,775
Training and Development Specialist$63,390Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$66,377
Human Resources Specialist$65,760Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$68,859

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.


Holland at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population34,266Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$72,905Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+34.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Liberal Arts-related employment in Ottawa County254 workers, 44 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Holland. The closest is Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI (17.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Michigan State University (82.5 miles). 4 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 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Holland are: Management Analyst ($81,710), Technical Writer ($79,080), Human Resources Specialist ($65,760). 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.


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Other Programs Available in Holland

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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.