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

Elizabeth, New Jersey has a population of about 135,887. The city’s median household income is $63,874 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 200 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Elizabeth. 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 Elizabeth

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 200 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Elizabeth. Distances are calculated from Elizabeth city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Elizabeth

Elizabeth 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.

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.

Elizabeth at a Glance

Other Elizabeth-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Roselle, NJ – 3.7 mi away (21,625 pop)
• Linden, NJ – 3.7 mi away (42,457 pop)
• Bayonne, NJ – 4.1 mi away (66,238 pop)
• Newark, NJ – 4.2 mi away (281,764 pop)
• Carteret, NJ – 5.9 mi away (23,992 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Elizabeth, NJ?

Our directory has 200 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Elizabeth. The closest is Kean University in Union, NJ (2.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ (6.7 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Elizabeth 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 Roselle instead of Elizabeth?

Roselle, NJ is 3.7 miles from Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Elizabeth’s median household income of $63,874 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Elizabeth 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

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.