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

Stillwater, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs. Stillwater has a population of about 48,818. Median household income is $42,015 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oklahoma, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $99,420 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Stillwater

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Stillwater. Distances are calculated from Stillwater city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Stillwater

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.

Stillwater at a Glance

Other Stillwater-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Edmond, OK – 37.3 mi away (91,191 pop)
• Ponca City, OK – 40.9 mi away (25,164 pop)
• Enid, OK – 48.2 mi away (49,176 pop)
• Midwest City, OK – 49.1 mi away (57,305 pop)
• Del City, OK – 51.5 mi away (21,950 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Stillwater. The closest is Oklahoma State University-Main Campus in Stillwater, OK (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (67.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Oklahoma are: Management Analyst ($99,420), Technical Writer ($69,760), Public Relations Specialist ($64,920). Wages for Stillwater workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Edmond instead of Stillwater?

Edmond, OK is 37.3 miles from Stillwater 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 Stillwater an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Stillwater’s median household income of $42,015 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Stillwater 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.

Learn More About Liberal Arts Programs

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• Liberal Arts concentrations and specializations
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• Main Liberal Arts degree guide
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• Liberal Arts programs by state

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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.