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

Lindenhurst, New York has a population of about 27,106. The city’s median household income is $129,033 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 147 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Lindenhurst, with tuition ranging from $6,440 to $40,792 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 Lindenhurst

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 147 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Lindenhurst. Distances are calculated from Lindenhurst city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Farmingdale State CollegeFarmingdale, NY5.6 miContact school for pricing
Five Towns CollegeDix Hills, NY7.5 mi$29,950 - $40,792
Nassau Community CollegeGarden City, NY12.1 miContact school for pricing
Hofstra UniversityHempstead, NY12.2 miContact school for pricing
SUNY Old WestburyOld Westbury, NY13.1 miContact school for pricing
Molloy CollegeRockville Centre, NY13.4 miContact school for pricing
Long Island UniversityBrookville, NY14.9 miContact school for pricing
Adelphi UniversityGarden City, NY15.0 miContact school for pricing
New York Institute of TechnologyOld Westbury, NY15.2 miContact school for pricing
Suffolk County Community CollegeSelden, NY20.0 mi$6,440 - $12,080

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


Liberal Arts Wages Near Lindenhurst

Lindenhurst 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.


Lindenhurst at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,106Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$129,033Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+31.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)112.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Liberal Arts-related employment in Suffolk County2,206 workers, 330 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 147 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Lindenhurst. The closest is Farmingdale State College in Farmingdale, NY (5.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Suffolk County Community College (20.0 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

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

Freeport, NY is 11.5 miles from Lindenhurst 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 Lindenhurst an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Lindenhurst’s median household income of $129,033 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lindenhurst 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.


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.