Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Florissant, MO (2026)

Florissant, Missouri has 4 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $30,730 to $49,218 per year for indexed programs. Florissant has a population of about 51,915. Median household income is $66,344 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $101,100 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Florissant

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Florissant. Distances are calculated from Florissant city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Florissant. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Missouri-St Louis

Saint Louis, MO 5.6 miles from Florissant BOC Score58.7
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#2

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, MO 14.3 miles from Florissant BOC Score64.6
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#3

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO 14.6 miles from Florissant BOC Score42.5
Published tuition$30,730 - $49,218
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#4

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Rolla, MO 97.7 miles from Florissant BOC Score79.2
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri liberal arts page.


Liberal Arts Wages Near Florissant

Florissant is part of the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area (BLS area code 41180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$65,170St. Louis, MO-IL$68,528
Management Analyst$101,100St. Louis, MO-IL$106,309
Technical Writer$80,840St. Louis, MO-IL$85,005
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$49,920St. Louis, MO-IL$52,492
Editor$69,990St. Louis, MO-IL$73,596
Training and Development Specialist$60,290St. Louis, MO-IL$63,396
Human Resources Specialist$71,670St. Louis, MO-IL$75,363

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.


Florissant at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population51,915Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,344Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Liberal Arts-related employment in St. Louis County2,234 workers, 165 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Florissant, MO?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Florissant. The closest is University of Missouri-St Louis in Saint Louis, MO (5.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Missouri University of Science and Technology (97.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Florissant are: Management Analyst ($101,100), Technical Writer ($80,840), Human Resources Specialist ($71,670). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Missouri statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Hazelwood instead of Florissant?

Hazelwood, MO is 3.4 miles from Florissant 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 Florissant an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Florissant’s median household income of $66,344 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Florissant while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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.


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Other Programs Available in Florissant

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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.