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

Woodbury, Minnesota has a population of about 76,945. The city’s median household income is $126,222 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 63.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Woodbury. 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 Woodbury

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer liberal arts programs. Distances are calculated from Woodbury city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Woodbury

Woodbury 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.

Woodbury at a Glance

Other Woodbury-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• South Saint Paul, MN – 5.9 mi away (20,217 pop)
• Oakdale, MN – 6.0 mi away (28,073 pop)
• Cottage Grove, MN – 6.2 mi away (36,029 pop)
• Maplewood, MN – 7.4 mi away (40,150 pop)
• Inver Grove Heights, MN – 8.7 mi away (35,077 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts programs are near Woodbury, MN?

Our directory lists 5 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Woodbury. The closest is Inver Hills Community College in Inver Grove Heights, MN (8.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (16.0 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Woodbury 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 South Saint Paul instead of Woodbury?

South Saint Paul, MN is 5.9 miles from Woodbury 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 Woodbury an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Woodbury’s median household income of $126,222 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Woodbury 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