Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Webster Groves, MO (2026)

Webster Groves, Missouri has a population of about 23,771. The city’s median household income is $110,716 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 68.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 4 accredited liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Webster Groves, with tuition ranging from $30,730 to $49,218 per year. In the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $102,540 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Webster Groves

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

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Webster Groves

Webster Groves 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.

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.

Webster Groves at a Glance

Other Webster Groves-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Kirkwood, MO – 3.6 mi away (27,609 pop)
• University City, MO – 5.6 mi away (34,706 pop)
• Saint Louis, MO – 6.8 mi away (2,096,990 pop)
• Ballwin, MO – 10.6 mi away (30,313 pop)
• Arnold, MO – 10.9 mi away (21,319 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts programs are near Webster Groves, MO?

Our directory lists 4 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Webster Groves. The closest is Webster University in Saint Louis, MO (0.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Missouri University of Science and Technology (88.5 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Webster Groves?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Webster Groves are: Management Analyst ($102,540), Technical Writer ($83,230), Human Resources Specialist ($65,180). 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 Kirkwood instead of Webster Groves?

Kirkwood, MO is 3.6 miles from Webster Groves 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 Webster Groves an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Webster Groves’s median household income of $110,716 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Webster Groves 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.

Related Resources

• Online Liberal Arts Programs in Missouri
• Main Liberal Arts Degree Guide
• Liberal Arts Programs by State