Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Port Huron, MI (2026)

Port Huron, Michigan has a population of about 28,724. The city’s median household income is $49,377 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 26 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Port Huron, with tuition ranging from $5,076 to $30,419 per year for indexed programs. In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $98,200 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Port Huron

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 26 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Port Huron. Distances are calculated from Port Huron city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
St Clair County Community CollegePort Huron, MI0.5 mi$5,076 - $12,153
Rochester UniversityRochester Hills, MI41.9 miContact school for pricing
Macomb Community CollegeWarren, MI42.6 miContact school for pricing
Oakland UniversityRochester Hills, MI44.8 miContact school for pricing
Walsh CollegeTroy, MI45.7 miContact school for pricing
Oakland Community CollegeAuburn Hills, MI46.1 miContact school for pricing
Cranbrook Academy of ArtBloomfield Hills, MI50.1 miContact school for pricing
University of Detroit MercyDetroit, MI53.0 miContact school for pricing
College for Creative StudiesDetroit, MI53.3 miContact school for pricing
Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI53.7 mi$14,297 - $30,419

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


Liberal Arts Wages Near Port Huron

Port Huron is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area (BLS area code 19820). 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$62,850Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$62,662
Management Analyst$98,200Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$97,906
Technical Writer$82,220Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$81,974
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$63,640Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$63,450
Editor$66,790Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$66,590
Training and Development Specialist$68,290Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$68,086
Human Resources Specialist$73,350Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$73,131

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.


Port Huron at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population28,724Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$49,377Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.3 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Port Huron, MI?

Our directory has 26 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Port Huron. The closest is St Clair County Community College in Port Huron, MI (0.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Wayne State University (53.7 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Port Huron?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Port Huron are: Management Analyst ($98,200), Technical Writer ($82,220), Human Resources Specialist ($73,350). 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 Sterling Heights instead of Port Huron?

Sterling Heights, MI is 40.9 miles from Port Huron 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 Port Huron an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Port Huron’s median household income of $49,377 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Port Huron 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.


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.