Sinclair Community College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Lebanon, OH (2026)
Lebanon, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs. Lebanon has a population of about 21,216. Median household income is $78,598 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $97,360 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Lebanon
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Lebanon. Distances are calculated from Lebanon 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 Lebanon. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
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Online programsYes
Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management
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Online programsYes
Franklin University
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Online programsYes
Ohio State University-Main Campus
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts Wages Near Lebanon
Lebanon is part of the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area (BLS area code 17140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $64,040 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $67,128 |
| Management Analyst | $97,360 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $102,055 |
| Technical Writer | $79,140 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $82,956 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $53,780 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $56,373 |
| Editor | $62,610 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $65,629 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $68,390 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $71,688 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $73,010 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $76,530 |
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.
Lebanon at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,216 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $78,598 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Lebanon-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- Mason, OH – 6.7 mi away (33,037 pop)
- Middletown, OH – 9.8 mi away (97,742 pop)
- Centerville, OH – 14.9 mi away (23,817 pop)
- Fairfield, OH – 18.6 mi away (42,617 pop)
- Hamilton, OH – 18.9 mi away (62,127 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Lebanon, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Lebanon. The closest is Sinclair Community College in Dayton, OH (22.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ohio State University-Main Campus (75.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Lebanon?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Lebanon are: Management Analyst ($97,360), Technical Writer ($79,140), Human Resources Specialist ($73,010). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Mason instead of Lebanon?
Mason, OH is 6.7 miles from Lebanon 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 Lebanon an affordable place to study liberal arts?
Lebanon’s median household income of $78,598 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lebanon 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.