Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Oklahoma City, OK (2026)

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has a population of about 688,693. The city’s median household income is $66,702 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 28 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Oklahoma City, with tuition ranging from $19,896 to $30,612 per year for indexed programs. In the Oklahoma City, OK metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $87,050 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Oklahoma City

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 28 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Oklahoma City. Distances are calculated from Oklahoma City city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City is part of the Oklahoma City, OK metro area (BLS area code 36420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oklahoma statewide.

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.

Oklahoma City at a Glance

Other Oklahoma City-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Del City, OK – 4.3 mi away (21,950 pop)
• Midwest City, OK – 8.0 mi away (57,305 pop)
• Moore, OK – 9.8 mi away (61,415 pop)
• Mustang, OK – 13.0 mi away (20,792 pop)
• Yukon, OK – 14.5 mi away (26,340 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Oklahoma City, OK?

Our directory has 28 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Oklahoma City. The closest is University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, OK (1.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Randall University (11.6 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Oklahoma City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Oklahoma City are: Management Analyst ($87,050), Technical Writer ($71,990), Training and Development Specialist ($63,970). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oklahoma statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Del City instead of Oklahoma City?

Del City, OK is 4.3 miles from Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Oklahoma City’s median household income of $66,702 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oklahoma City 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.