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

Warren, Michigan has a population of about 138,128. The city’s median household income is $63,741 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 51 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Warren, with tuition ranging from $3,112 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 Warren

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 51 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Warren. Distances are calculated from Warren city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Warren

Warren 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.

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.

Warren at a Glance

Other Warren-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Madison Heights, MI – 4.0 mi away (30,088 pop)
• Eastpointe, MI – 4.5 mi away (32,673 pop)
• Roseville, MI – 4.7 mi away (47,602 pop)
• Ferndale, MI – 5.8 mi away (20,099 pop)
• Sterling Heights, MI – 6.1 mi away (132,427 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 51 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Warren. The closest is Macomb Community College in Warren, MI (2.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Oakland Community College (14.6 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Warren 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 Madison Heights instead of Warren?

Madison Heights, MI is 4.0 miles from Warren 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 Warren an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Warren’s median household income of $63,741 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Warren 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.

Related Resources

• Online Liberal Arts Programs in Michigan
• Main Liberal Arts Degree Guide
• Liberal Arts Programs by State

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.