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

Bronx, New York has a population of about 1,455,720. Our directory has 185 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Bronx, with tuition ranging from $61,992 to $77,351 per year for indexed programs. 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 Bronx

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 185 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Bronx. Distances are calculated from Bronx city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Fordham UniversityBronx, NY1.1 mi$61,992 - $77,351
Monroe CollegeBronx, NY2.0 miContact school for pricing
CUNY Lehman CollegeBronx, NY2.2 miContact school for pricing
CUNY Bronx Community CollegeBronx, NY2.5 miContact school for pricing
Manhattan CollegeRiverdale, NY3.3 miContact school for pricing
Yeshiva UniversityNew York, NY3.3 miContact school for pricing
CUNY Hostos Community CollegeBronx, NY3.9 miContact school for pricing
Boricua CollegeNew York, NY4.3 miContact school for pricing
SUNY Maritime CollegeThroggs Neck, NY4.7 miContact school for pricing
CUNY City CollegeNew York, NY4.8 miContact school for pricing

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


Liberal Arts Wages Near Bronx

Bronx 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 York statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$79,990New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$71,039
Management Analyst$110,950New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$98,535
Technical Writer$83,580New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$74,227
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$104,270New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$92,602
Editor$99,220New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$88,117
Training and Development Specialist$78,720New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$69,911
Human Resources Specialist$83,060New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$73,766

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.


Bronx at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)112.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Liberal Arts-related employment in Bronx County2,911 workers, 83 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 185 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Bronx. The closest is Fordham University in Bronx, NY (1.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is CUNY City College (4.8 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Bronx are: Management Analyst ($110,950), News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist ($104,270), Editor ($99,220). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Mount Vernon instead of Bronx?

Mount Vernon, NY is 4.8 miles from Bronx 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.

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.


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.