Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Horn Lake, MS (2026)

Horn Lake, Mississippi has a population of about 26,622. The city’s median household income is $56,847 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 2 accredited liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Horn Lake, with tuition ranging from $9,412 to $27,692 per year. In the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $86,940 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Horn Lake

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

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
University of MississippiUniversity, MS50.3 mi$9,412 - $27,692
Coahoma Community CollegeClarksdale, MS56.5 miContact school for pricing

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


Liberal Arts Wages Near Horn Lake

Horn Lake is part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area (BLS area code 32820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Mississippi statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$54,920Memphis, TN-MS-AR$59,566
Management Analyst$86,940Memphis, TN-MS-AR$94,295
Technical Writer$86,340Memphis, TN-MS-AR$93,644
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$60,540Memphis, TN-MS-AR$65,662
Editor$53,920Memphis, TN-MS-AR$58,482
Training and Development Specialist$51,580Memphis, TN-MS-AR$55,944
Human Resources Specialist$64,130Memphis, TN-MS-AR$69,555

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.


Horn Lake at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,622Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,847Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts programs are near Horn Lake, MS?

Our directory lists 2 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Horn Lake. The closest is University of Mississippi in University, MS (50.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Coahoma Community College (56.5 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Horn Lake?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Horn Lake are: Management Analyst ($86,940), Technical Writer ($86,340), Human Resources Specialist ($64,130). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Mississippi statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Southaven instead of Horn Lake?

Southaven, MS is 4.0 miles from Horn Lake 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 Horn Lake an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Horn Lake’s median household income of $56,847 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Horn Lake while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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.