Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Bergenfield, NJ (2026)

Bergenfield, New Jersey has a population of about 28,269. The city’s median household income is $124,083 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Bergenfield. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $110,950 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Bergenfield

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

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal JusticeNew York, NY10.5 miContact school for pricing
CUNY Hunter CollegeNew York, NY10.9 miContact school for pricing
Montclair State UniversityMontclair, NJ11.1 miContact school for pricing
Stevens Institute of TechnologyHoboken, NJ12.4 miContact school for pricing
New York UniversityNew York, NY13.4 miContact school for pricing

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


Liberal Arts Wages Near Bergenfield

Bergenfield is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$79,990New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$71,039
Management Analyst$110,950New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$98,535
Technical Writer$83,580New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$74,227
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$104,270New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$92,602
Editor$99,220New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$88,117
Training and Development Specialist$78,720New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$69,911
Human Resources Specialist$83,060New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$73,766

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.


Bergenfield at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population28,269Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$124,083Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+47.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)112.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Liberal Arts-related employment in Bergen County3,103 workers, 146 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts programs are near Bergenfield, NJ?

Our directory lists 5 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Bergenfield. The closest is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, NY (10.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is New York University (13.4 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Bergenfield are: Management Analyst ($110,950), News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist ($104,270), Editor ($99,220). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Jersey statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Englewood instead of Bergenfield?

Englewood, NJ is 2.5 miles from Bergenfield 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 Bergenfield an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Bergenfield’s median household income of $124,083 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bergenfield while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Jersey 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.