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

Port Huron, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs. Port Huron has a population of about 28,724. Median household income is $49,377 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $100,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Port Huron

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

#1

Walsh College

Troy, MI 45.6 miles from Port Huron BOC Score80.8
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#2

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Dearborn, MI 60.9 miles from Port Huron BOC Score71.4
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#3

Mott Community College

Flint, MI 63.5 miles from Port Huron BOC Score38.0
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#4

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI 78.7 miles from Port Huron BOC Score50.6
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#5

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI 81.9 miles from Port Huron BOC Score93.4
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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$66,100Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$65,902
Management Analyst$100,570Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$100,269
Technical Writer$92,390Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$92,114
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$77,180Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$76,949
Editor$65,740Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$65,543
Training and Development Specialist$67,530Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$67,328
Human Resources Specialist$75,830Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$75,603

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.


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 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Port Huron. The closest is Walsh College in Troy, MI (45.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (81.9 miles). 5 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 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Port Huron are: Management Analyst ($100,570), Technical Writer ($92,390), News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist ($77,180). 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.


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Other Programs Available in Port Huron

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Port Huron:

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.