Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Hastings, NE (2026)

Hastings, Nebraska has a population of about 25,005. The city’s median household income is $61,202 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There is 1 accredited liberal arts program within 100 miles of Hastings. In Nebraska, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $82,440 annually (BLS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Hastings

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

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Hastings

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.

Hastings at a Glance

Other Hastings-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Grand Island, NE – 22.5 mi away (53,556 pop)
• Kearney, NE – 37.0 mi away (34,065 pop)
• Columbus, NE – 79.3 mi away (22,846 pop)
• Lincoln, NE – 90.9 mi away (280,741 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts programs are near Hastings, NE?

Our directory lists 1 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Hastings. The closest is Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, NE (92.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Nebraska Wesleyan University (92.9 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Nebraska are: Management Analyst ($82,440), Technical Writer ($65,480), Training and Development Specialist ($64,520). Wages for Hastings workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Grand Island instead of Hastings?

Grand Island, NE is 22.5 miles from Hastings 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 Hastings an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Hastings’s median household income of $61,202 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hastings while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nebraska 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 Nebraska
• Main Liberal Arts Degree Guide
• Liberal Arts Programs by State