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

Monroe, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $40,556 to $54,950 per year for indexed programs. Monroe has a population of about 20,330. Median household income is $59,532 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Monroe, MI metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $96,040 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Monroe

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

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Monroe

Monroe is part of the Monroe, MI metro area (BLS area code 33780). 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.

Monroe at a Glance

Other Monroe-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Oregon, OH – 18.1 mi away (20,040 pop)
• Toledo, OH – 20.1 mi away (492,237 pop)
• Romulus, MI – 21.3 mi away (23,281 pop)
• Southgate, MI – 22.0 mi away (29,085 pop)
• Taylor, MI – 22.3 mi away (61,177 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Monroe. The closest is University of Toledo in Toledo, OH (21.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Adrian College (34.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Monroe are: Management Analyst ($96,040), Technical Writer ($85,270), Human Resources Specialist ($71,990). 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 Oregon instead of Monroe?

Oregon, OH is 18.1 miles from Monroe 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 Monroe an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Monroe’s median household income of $59,532 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Monroe 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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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.