Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Keene, NH (2026)

Keene, New Hampshire has a population of about 22,923. The city’s median household income is $78,183 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 143 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Keene, with tuition ranging from $6,940 to $24,442 per year for indexed programs. In New Hampshire, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $103,810 annually (BLS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Keene

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 143 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Keene. Distances are calculated from Keene city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Keene

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.

Keene at a Glance

Other Keene-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Gardner, MA – 29.8 mi away (20,430 pop)
• Fitchburg, MA – 34.9 mi away (40,414 pop)
• Leominster, MA – 39.9 mi away (119,538 pop)
• Concord, NH – 42.1 mi away (42,821 pop)
• Nashua, NH – 43.2 mi away (230,061 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Keene, NH?

Our directory has 143 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Keene. The closest is Antioch University-New England in Keene, NH (1.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Magdalen College (34.5 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles in New Hampshire?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in New Hampshire are: Management Analyst ($103,810), Technical Writer ($91,710), Training and Development Specialist ($71,740). Wages for Keene workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Gardner instead of Keene?

Gardner, MA is 29.8 miles from Keene 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 Keene an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Keene’s median household income of $78,183 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Keene while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire
• Main Liberal Arts Degree Guide
• Liberal Arts Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.