Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Staten Island, NY (2026)
Staten Island, New York has a population of about 476,015. Our directory has 197 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Staten Island. 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 Staten Island
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 197 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Staten Island. Distances are calculated from Staten Island city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Staten Island CUNY | Staten Island, NY | 1.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Wagner College | Staten Island, NY | 3.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Kean University | Union, NJ | 7.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| New Jersey City University | Jersey City, NJ | 9.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Manhattan School of Computer Technology | Brooklyn, NY | 10.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ | Cranford, NJ | 10.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Saint Peter’s University | Jersey City, NJ | 10.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Pillar College | Newark, NJ | 10.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Essex County College | Newark, NJ | 10.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Rutgers University-Newark | Newark, NJ | 10.8 mi | Contact 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 Staten Island
Staten Island 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $79,990 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $71,039 |
| Management Analyst | $110,950 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $98,535 |
| Technical Writer | $83,580 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $74,227 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $104,270 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $92,602 |
| Editor | $99,220 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $88,117 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $78,720 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $69,911 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $83,060 | New 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.
Staten Island at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 112.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Liberal Arts-related employment in Richmond County | 436 workers, 58 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Staten Island-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- Carteret, NJ – 4.1 mi away (23,992 pop)
- Linden, NJ – 5.5 mi away (42,457 pop)
- Bayonne, NJ – 6.0 mi away (66,238 pop)
- Elizabeth, NJ – 6.1 mi away (128,640 pop)
- Rahway, NJ – 7.1 mi away (29,451 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Staten Island, NY?
Our directory has 197 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Staten Island. The closest is College of Staten Island CUNY in Staten Island, NY (1.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Rutgers University-Newark (10.8 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Staten Island?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Staten Island 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 Carteret instead of Staten Island?
Carteret, NJ is 4.1 miles from Staten Island 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.
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.
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