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

Troy, New York has a population of about 51,054. The city’s median household income is $57,688 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 86 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Troy, with tuition ranging from $36,756 to $79,934 per year for indexed programs. In the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Technical Writer at a median $91,020 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Troy

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 86 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Troy. Distances are calculated from Troy city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Troy

Troy is part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area (BLS area code 10580). 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.

Troy at a Glance

Other Troy-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Albany, NY – 7.9 mi away (596,419 pop)
• Schenectady, NY – 13.6 mi away (64,913 pop)
• Saratoga Springs, NY – 23.5 mi away (66,945 pop)
• Pittsfield, MA – 28.8 mi away (56,628 pop)
• Amsterdam, NY – 29.8 mi away (21,351 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 86 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Troy. The closest is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY (0.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Schenectady County Community College (15.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Troy are: Technical Writer ($91,020), Management Analyst ($81,780), Human Resources Specialist ($75,020). 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 Albany instead of Troy?

Albany, NY is 7.9 miles from Troy 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 Troy an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Troy’s median household income of $57,688 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Troy 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.