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

Kentwood, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs. Kentwood has a population of about 54,114. Median household income is $73,647 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.1% 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 Kentwood

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

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Kentwood

Kentwood 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 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.

Kentwood at a Glance

Other Kentwood-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Wyoming, MI – 5.8 mi away (75,567 pop)
• Grand Rapids, MI – 6.2 mi away (595,467 pop)
• Walker, MI – 10.4 mi away (24,775 pop)
• Holland, MI – 26.9 mi away (101,421 pop)
• Norton Shores, MI – 38.4 mi away (24,340 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Kentwood. The closest is Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, MI (5.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Central Michigan University (63.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Kentwood 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 Kentwood?

Wyoming, MI is 5.8 miles from Kentwood 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 Kentwood an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Kentwood’s median household income of $73,647 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kentwood 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.

Learn More About Liberal Arts Programs

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• Liberal Arts programs by state

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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.