Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Fort Lee, NJ (2026)

Fort Lee, New Jersey has a population of about 39,818. The city’s median household income is $105,535 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 64.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Fort Lee. 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 Fort Lee

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

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Fort Lee

Fort Lee 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.

Fort Lee at a Glance

Other Fort Lee-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Palisades Park, NJ – 1.4 mi away (20,753 pop)
• Cliffside Park, NJ – 2.2 mi away (24,856 pop)
• Englewood, NJ – 2.8 mi away (28,455 pop)
• Manhattan, NY – 4.7 mi away (1,643,734 pop)
• Hackensack, NJ – 4.7 mi away (44,756 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts programs are near Fort Lee, NJ?

Our directory lists 5 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Fort Lee. The closest is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, NY (5.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College (9.5 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Fort Lee?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Fort Lee 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 Palisades Park instead of Fort Lee?

Palisades Park, NJ is 1.4 miles from Fort Lee 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 Fort Lee an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Fort Lee’s median household income of $105,535 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fort Lee 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