Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Bartlesville, OK (2026)

Bartlesville, Oklahoma has a population of about 37,559. The city’s median household income is $59,457 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 27 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Bartlesville, with tuition ranging from $31,466 to $43,617 per year for indexed programs. In Oklahoma, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $86,940 annually (BLS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Bartlesville

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 27 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Bartlesville. Distances are calculated from Bartlesville city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Bartlesville

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.

Bartlesville at a Glance

Other Bartlesville-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Owasso, OK – 31.5 mi away (35,784 pop)
• Claremore, OK – 34.5 mi away (25,826 pop)
• Tulsa, OK – 42.0 mi away (674,211 pop)
• Broken Arrow, OK – 49.1 mi away (107,403 pop)
• Sapulpa, OK – 50.9 mi away (20,928 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Bartlesville, OK?

Our directory has 27 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Bartlesville. The closest is Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville, OK (1.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Cowley County Community College (64.7 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles in Oklahoma?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Oklahoma are: Management Analyst ($86,940), Technical Writer ($66,560), Training and Development Specialist ($61,400). Wages for Bartlesville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Owasso instead of Bartlesville?

Owasso, OK is 31.5 miles from Bartlesville 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 Bartlesville an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Bartlesville’s median household income of $59,457 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bartlesville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma
• 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.