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

Duncan, Oklahoma has a population of about 22,872. The city’s median household income is $57,020 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 3 accredited liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Duncan. 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 Duncan

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer liberal arts programs. Distances are calculated from Duncan city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Duncan

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.

Duncan at a Glance

Other Duncan-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Lawton, OK – 29.0 mi away (92,299 pop)
• Ardmore, OK – 51.3 mi away (21,597 pop)
• Wichita Falls, TX – 56.1 mi away (99,596 pop)
• Norman, OK – 57.7 mi away (114,444 pop)
• Mustang, OK – 59.7 mi away (20,792 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts programs are near Duncan, OK?

Our directory lists 3 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Duncan. The closest is University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus in Norman, OK (52.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Southern Nazarene University (68.9 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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 Duncan workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lawton instead of Duncan?

Lawton, OK is 29.0 miles from Duncan 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 Duncan an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Duncan’s median household income of $57,020 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Duncan 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