Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Auburn, NY (2026)

Auburn, New York has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $64,348 to $82,600 per year for indexed programs. Auburn has a population of about 26,475. Median household income is $49,377 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $112,250 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Auburn

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Auburn. Distances are calculated from Auburn city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Auburn

Source: BLS, May 2025 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.

Auburn at a Glance

Other Auburn-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Geneva, NY – 21.5 mi away (29,371 pop)
• Syracuse, NY – 22.7 mi away (407,208 pop)
• Cortland, NY – 30.4 mi away (26,907 pop)
• Ithaca, NY – 34.0 mi away (54,992 pop)
• Oswego, NY – 35.9 mi away (38,208 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Auburn, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Auburn. The closest is Le Moyne College in Syracuse, NY (25.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Binghamton University (65.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in New York are: Management Analyst ($112,250), Editor ($101,480), News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist ($100,770). Wages for Auburn workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Geneva instead of Auburn?

Geneva, NY is 21.5 miles from Auburn 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 Auburn an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Auburn’s median household income of $49,377 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Auburn while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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.

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; 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.