Youngstown State University
Published tuition$10,791 - $20,028
Online programsYes
Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in East Liverpool, OH (2026)
East Liverpool, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $10,791 to $20,028 per year for indexed programs. East Liverpool has a population of about 9,869. Median household income is $37,262 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 7.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $94,270 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to East Liverpool
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near East Liverpool. Distances are calculated from East Liverpool city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from East Liverpool. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Carlow University
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Online programsYes
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
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Online programsYes
Carnegie Mellon University
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Online programsYes
Malone University
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts Wages Near East Liverpool
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $64,840 |
| Management Analyst | $94,270 |
| Technical Writer | $76,480 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $47,880 |
| Editor | $72,160 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $64,780 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $70,180 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 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.
East Liverpool at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,869 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $37,262 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 7.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other East Liverpool-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- Weirton, WV – 15.7 mi away (68,173 pop)
- New Castle, PA – 27.6 mi away (39,873 pop)
- Youngstown, OH – 32.5 mi away (372,039 pop)
- Pittsburgh, PA – 33.8 mi away (1,722,206 pop)
- Alliance, OH – 34.6 mi away (31,917 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited liberal arts schools are near East Liverpool, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near East Liverpool. The closest is Youngstown State University in Youngstown, OH (33.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Malone University (44.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles in Ohio?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Ohio are: Management Analyst ($94,270), Technical Writer ($76,480), Editor ($72,160). Wages for East Liverpool workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Weirton instead of East Liverpool?
Weirton, WV is 15.7 miles from East Liverpool 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 East Liverpool an affordable place to study liberal arts?
East Liverpool’s median household income of $37,262 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in East Liverpool while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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.
Learn More About Liberal Arts Programs
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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; 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.