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

Oxford, Mississippi has 3 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $3,420 to $27,692 per year for indexed programs. Oxford has a population of about 26,086. Median household income is $59,901 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 56.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Mississippi, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $69,390 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Oxford

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Oxford. Distances are calculated from Oxford city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Oxford

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.

Oxford at a Glance

Other Oxford-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Olive Branch, MS – 45.2 mi away (36,699 pop)
• Tupelo, MS – 46.1 mi away (46,095 pop)
• Southaven, MS – 48.1 mi away (53,214 pop)
• Collierville, TN – 48.4 mi away (49,177 pop)
• Horn Lake, MS – 50.4 mi away (27,042 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Oxford. The closest is University of Mississippi in University, MS (0.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Itawamba Community College (64.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Mississippi are: Management Analyst ($69,390), Technical Writer ($65,220), Human Resources Specialist ($60,300). Wages for Oxford workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Olive Branch instead of Oxford?

Olive Branch, MS is 45.2 miles from Oxford 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 Oxford an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Oxford’s median household income of $59,901 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oxford 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.