Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Maple Grove, MN (2026)

Maple Grove, Minnesota has a population of about 70,539. The city’s median household income is $129,481 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 55.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 46 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Maple Grove, with tuition ranging from $5,682 to $16,110 per year for indexed programs. In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $97,390 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Maple Grove

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 46 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Maple Grove. Distances are calculated from Maple Grove city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Maple Grove

Maple Grove is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 33460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Minnesota 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.

Maple Grove at a Glance

Other Maple Grove-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Brooklyn Park, MN – 5.5 mi away (79,707 pop)
• Champlin, MN – 5.5 mi away (24,231 pop)
• Plymouth, MN – 6.0 mi away (77,216 pop)
• New Hope, MN – 6.2 mi away (20,877 pop)
• Crystal, MN – 7.0 mi away (23,028 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Maple Grove, MN?

Our directory has 46 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Maple Grove. The closest is Hennepin Technical College in Brooklyn Park, MN (3.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (14.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Maple Grove?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Maple Grove are: Management Analyst ($97,390), Human Resources Specialist ($78,960), Training and Development Specialist ($78,760). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Minnesota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Brooklyn Park instead of Maple Grove?

Brooklyn Park, MN is 5.5 miles from Maple Grove 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 Maple Grove an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Maple Grove’s median household income of $129,481 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Maple Grove while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota 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 Minnesota
• 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.