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

Shawnee, Oklahoma has a population of about 31,511. The city’s median household income is $54,281 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 32 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Shawnee, with tuition ranging from $19,896 to $30,612 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 Shawnee

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 32 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Shawnee. Distances are calculated from Shawnee city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Shawnee

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.

Shawnee at a Glance

Other Shawnee-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Norman, OK – 23.1 mi away (114,444 pop)
• Midwest City, OK – 24.1 mi away (57,305 pop)
• Del City, OK – 27.6 mi away (21,950 pop)
• Moore, OK – 28.9 mi away (61,415 pop)
• Oklahoma City, OK – 31.9 mi away (948,154 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 32 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Shawnee. The closest is Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, OK (1.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Mid-America Christian University (34.6 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 Shawnee workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Norman instead of Shawnee?

Norman, OK is 23.1 miles from Shawnee 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 Shawnee an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Shawnee’s median household income of $54,281 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shawnee 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.