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

Kingston, New York has a population of about 23,942. The city’s median household income is $65,413 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 175 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Kingston, with tuition ranging from $5,346 to $15,709 per year for indexed programs. In New York, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $106,930 annually (BLS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Kingston

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 175 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Kingston. Distances are calculated from Kingston city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Kingston

Kingston is part of the Kingston, NY metro area (BLS area code 28740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York 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.

Kingston at a Glance

Other Kingston-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Poughkeepsie, NY – 16.7 mi away (391,552 pop)
• Newburgh, NY – 29.4 mi away (28,200 pop)
• Middletown, NY – 40.0 mi away (57,478 pop)
• Kiryas Joel, NY – 41.7 mi away (23,094 pop)
• Peekskill, NY – 44.5 mi away (24,053 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 175 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Kingston. The closest is Bard College in Annandale-On-Hudson, NY (7.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Sullivan County Community College (36.4 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Kingston are: Management Analyst ($106,930), News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist ($103,810), Technical Writer ($82,980). 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 Poughkeepsie instead of Kingston?

Poughkeepsie, NY is 16.7 miles from Kingston 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 Kingston an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Kingston’s median household income of $65,413 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kingston 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.

Related Resources

• Online Liberal Arts Programs in New York
• 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.