Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Madison, MS (2026)

Madison, Mississippi has 2 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $21,698 to $61,025 per year for indexed programs. Madison has a population of about 27,775. Median household income is $120,918 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 65.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Mississippi, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Technical Writer at a median $65,220 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Madison

The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Madison. Distances are calculated from Madison city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Madison

Madison is part of the Jackson, MS metro area (BLS area code 27140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Mississippi statewide.

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.

Madison at a Glance

Other Madison-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Ridgeland, MS – 3.7 mi away (24,483 pop)
• Jackson, MS – 11.9 mi away (342,607 pop)
• Pearl, MS – 14.1 mi away (26,485 pop)
• Clinton, MS – 14.8 mi away (25,211 pop)
• Brandon, MS – 15.8 mi away (23,826 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Madison, MS?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Madison. The closest is Millsaps College in Jackson, MS (10.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mississippi College (15.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Madison are: Technical Writer ($65,220), Human Resources Specialist ($62,720), Public Relations Specialist ($60,310). 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 Ridgeland instead of Madison?

Ridgeland, MS is 3.7 miles from Madison 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 Madison an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Madison’s median household income of $120,918 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Madison 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.

Learn More About Liberal Arts Programs

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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.