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

Pleasantville, New Jersey has a population of about 20,604. The city’s median household income is $52,403 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 131 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Pleasantville, with tuition ranging from $4,863 to $15,261 per year for indexed programs. In the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $91,260 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Pleasantville

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 131 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Pleasantville. Distances are calculated from Pleasantville city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Pleasantville

Pleasantville is part of the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area (BLS area code 12100). 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.

Pleasantville at a Glance

Other Pleasantville-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Atlantic City, NJ – 3.5 mi away (243,285 pop)
• Vineland, NJ – 26.2 mi away (94,943 pop)
• Millville, NJ – 28.8 mi away (28,059 pop)
• Camden, NJ – 49.1 mi away (74,420 pop)
• Philadelphia, PA – 53.8 mi away (5,591,554 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 131 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Pleasantville. The closest is Stockton University in Galloway, NJ (7.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Georgian Court University (51.4 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Pleasantville are: Management Analyst ($91,260), Human Resources Specialist ($72,790), Technical Writer ($69,230). 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 Atlantic City instead of Pleasantville?

Atlantic City, NJ is 3.5 miles from Pleasantville 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 Pleasantville an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Pleasantville’s median household income of $52,403 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pleasantville 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.