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

Camden, New Jersey has a population of about 71,471. The city’s median household income is $40,450 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 9.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Camden. In the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $101,150 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Camden

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

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Camden

Camden is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area (BLS area code 37980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey 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.

Camden at a Glance

Other Camden-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Philadelphia, PA – 5.1 mi away (5,591,554 pop)
• Chester, PA – 15.4 mi away (33,988 pop)
• Norristown, PA – 17.8 mi away (34,370 pop)
• Wilmington, DE – 26.3 mi away (71,442 pop)
• Trenton, NJ – 26.9 mi away (293,697 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory lists 5 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Camden. The closest is University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA (4.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Rowan University (15.8 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Camden are: Management Analyst ($101,150), Technical Writer ($82,890), Editor ($77,220). 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 Philadelphia instead of Camden?

Philadelphia, PA is 5.1 miles from Camden 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 Camden an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Camden’s median household income of $40,450 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Camden 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.

Related Resources

• Online Liberal Arts Programs in New Jersey
• Main Liberal Arts Degree Guide
• Liberal Arts Programs by State