Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Mason, OH (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Mason, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs. Mason has a population of about 35,148. Median household income is $124,407 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 61.6% 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 Mason

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Mason. Distances are calculated from Mason 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 Mason. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH 19.5 miles from Mason BOC Score64.1
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#2

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH 28.1 miles from Mason BOC Score55.7
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#3

Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 34.9 miles from Mason
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#4

Franklin University

Columbus, OH 81.2 miles from Mason BOC Score35.6
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#5

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH 82.0 miles from Mason BOC Score80.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio liberal arts page.

Liberal Arts Wages Near Mason

Mason 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$64,040Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$67,128
Management Analyst$97,360Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$102,055
Technical Writer$79,140Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$82,956
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$53,780Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$56,373
Editor$62,610Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$65,629
Training and Development Specialist$68,390Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$71,688
Human Resources Specialist$73,010Cincinnati, 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.

Mason at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population35,148Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$124,407Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+61.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Mason, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Mason. The closest is University of Cincinnati-Main Campus in Cincinnati, OH (19.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ohio State University-Main Campus (82.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Mason 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 Lebanon instead of Mason?

Lebanon, OH is 6.7 miles from Mason 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 Mason an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Mason’s median household income of $124,407 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mason 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.

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Other Programs Available in Mason

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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.

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