Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Ramsey, MN (2026)

Ramsey, Minnesota has a population of about 28,070. The city’s median household income is $112,060 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 44 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Ramsey, 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 Ramsey

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 44 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Ramsey. Distances are calculated from Ramsey city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Anoka-Ramsey Community CollegeCoon Rapids, MN7.8 mi$5,682 - $16,110
North Hennepin Community CollegeBrooklyn Park, MN11.3 miContact school for pricing
Hennepin Technical CollegeBrooklyn Park, MN11.7 miContact school for pricing
Bethel UniversitySaint Paul, MN19.9 miContact school for pricing
Herzing University-MinneapolisSt. Louis Park, MN19.9 miContact school for pricing
University of Northwestern-St PaulSaint Paul, MN20.9 miContact school for pricing
Walden UniversityMinneapolis, MN21.4 miContact school for pricing
Minneapolis Community and Technical CollegeMinneapolis, MN21.5 miContact school for pricing
Capella UniversityMinneapolis, MN21.6 miContact school for pricing
North Central UniversityMinneapolis, MN22.2 miContact school for pricing

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


Liberal Arts Wages Near Ramsey

Ramsey 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$67,230Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$64,151
Management Analyst$97,390Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$92,929
Technical Writer$77,760Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$74,198
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$46,910Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$44,761
Editor$56,160Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$53,588
Training and Development Specialist$78,760Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$75,153
Human Resources Specialist$78,960Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$75,344

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.


Ramsey at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population28,070Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$112,060Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)104.8 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Liberal Arts-related employment in Anoka County753 workers, 49 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Ramsey, MN?

Our directory has 44 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Ramsey. The closest is Anoka-Ramsey Community College in Coon Rapids, MN (7.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is North Central University (22.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

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

Andover, MN is 6.0 miles from Ramsey 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 Ramsey an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Ramsey’s median household income of $112,060 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ramsey 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.


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.