Best Liberal Arts Schools Near Keizer, OR (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Keizer, Oregon has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs. Keizer has a population of about 39,013. Median household income is $81,217 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Salem, OR metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $99,090 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Keizer

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Keizer, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Keizer city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Keizer. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Chemeketa Community College

Salem, OR 2.8 miles from Keizer
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,968
Avg net price $8,200/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Willamette University

Salem, OR 4.7 miles from Keizer
  • 4 year
57.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,911
Avg net price $25,121/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Corban University

Salem, OR 8.9 miles from Keizer
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,917
Avg net price $28,035/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Western Oregon University

Monmouth, OR 14.8 miles from Keizer
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,815
Avg net price $17,237/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Linfield University

McMinnville, OR 16.2 miles from Keizer
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,638
Avg net price $26,536/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

George Fox University

Newberg, OR 21.0 miles from Keizer
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,761
Avg net price $31,679/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR 32.7 miles from Keizer
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,010
Avg net price $19,604/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 162

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Lewis & Clark College

Portland, OR 35.5 miles from Keizer
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,205
Avg net price $36,013/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Keizer

Keizer is part of the Salem, OR metro area (BLS area code 41420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist $87,740 Salem, OR $84,691
Management Analyst $99,090 Salem, OR $95,647
Technical Writer $84,000 Salem, OR $81,081
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist $49,200 OR statewide $47,490
Editor $80,650 Salem, OR $77,847
Training and Development Specialist $79,190 Salem, OR $76,438
Human Resources Specialist $80,270 Salem, OR $77,481

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.

Keizer at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 39,013 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $81,217 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 27.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 103.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Liberal Arts-related employment in Marion County 309 workers, 49 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Keizer, OR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Keizer. The closest is Chemeketa Community College in Salem, OR (2.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Linfield University (16.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Keizer?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Keizer are: Management Analyst ($99,090), Public Relations Specialist ($87,740), Technical Writer ($84,000). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Salem instead of Keizer?

Salem, OR is 5.5 miles from Keizer 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 Keizer an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Keizer’s median household income of $81,217 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Keizer 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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Other Programs Available in Keizer

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Keizer:

Data verified: September 6, 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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