Heritage University
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Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Hermiston, OR (2026)
Hermiston, Oregon has 2 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs. Hermiston has a population of about 19,406. Median household income is $67,128 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $101,840 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Hermiston
The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Hermiston. Distances are calculated from Hermiston city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Hermiston. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Eastern Oregon University
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts Wages Near Hermiston
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Oregon, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $74,900 |
| Management Analyst | $101,840 |
| Technical Writer | $84,000 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $49,200 |
| Editor | $71,540 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $76,360 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $78,060 |
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.
Hermiston at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,406 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $67,128 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 15.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Liberal Arts-related employment in Umatilla County | 79 workers, 10 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Hermiston-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- Kennewick, WA – 25.8 mi away (229,624 pop)
- Pasco, WA – 29.8 mi away (70,579 pop)
- Richland, WA – 31.1 mi away (54,989 pop)
- Walla Walla, WA – 48.4 mi away (56,509 pop)
- Yakima, WA – 80.0 mi away (133,687 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Hermiston, OR?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Hermiston. The closest is Heritage University in Toppenish, WA (64.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Eastern Oregon University (67.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles in Oregon?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Oregon are: Management Analyst ($101,840), Technical Writer ($84,000), Human Resources Specialist ($78,060). Wages for Hermiston workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Kennewick instead of Hermiston?
Kennewick, WA is 25.8 miles from Hermiston 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 Hermiston an affordable place to study liberal arts?
Hermiston’s median household income of $67,128 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hermiston while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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.
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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.
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