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

Willmar, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs. Willmar has a population of about 21,136. Median household income is $63,368 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Minnesota, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $100,790 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Willmar

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Willmar. Distances are calculated from Willmar city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Willmar

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.

Willmar at a Glance

Other Willmar-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Saint Cloud, MN – 51.5 mi away (113,649 pop)
• Alexandria, MN – 54.3 mi away (20,814 pop)
• Monticello, MN – 62.4 mi away (26,875 pop)
• Chaska, MN – 73.8 mi away (26,016 pop)
• Elk River, MN – 73.9 mi away (24,364 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Willmar. The closest is Saint Cloud State University in Saint Cloud, MN (52.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Concordia University-Saint Paul (93.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles in Minnesota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Minnesota are: Management Analyst ($100,790), Technical Writer ($83,270), Human Resources Specialist ($78,760). Wages for Willmar workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Saint Cloud instead of Willmar?

Saint Cloud, MN is 51.5 miles from Willmar 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 Willmar an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Willmar’s median household income of $63,368 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Willmar 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.

Learn More About Liberal Arts Programs

• Liberal Arts accreditation: what to look for
• Liberal Arts concentrations and specializations
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• Main Liberal Arts degree guide
• Online Liberal Arts programs in Minnesota
• Liberal Arts programs by state

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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.