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

Franklin, New Jersey has a population of about 4,938. The city’s median household income is $90,152 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Franklin. 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 Franklin

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

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Franklin

Franklin 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.

Franklin at a Glance

Other Franklin-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Middletown, NY – 24.7 mi away (57,478 pop)
• Paterson, NJ – 26.0 mi away (147,000 pop)
• Ridgewood, NJ – 26.3 mi away (25,533 pop)
• Kiryas Joel, NY – 27.1 mi away (23,094 pop)
• Fair Lawn, NJ – 27.3 mi away (33,453 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory lists 5 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Franklin. The closest is County College of Morris in Randolph, NJ (17.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Stevens Institute of Technology (38.8 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

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

Middletown, NY is 24.7 miles from Franklin 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 Franklin an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Franklin’s median household income of $90,152 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Franklin 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