Best Liberal Arts Schools Near Springfield, OR (2026)

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

Springfield, Oregon has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs. Springfield has a population of about 61,642. Median household income is $67,211 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $98,710 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Springfield

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Springfield, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Springfield 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 Springfield. 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

Lane Community College

Eugene, OR 4.0 miles from Springfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
38.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,075
Avg net price $9,123/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Oregon

Eugene, OR 4.7 miles from Springfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,324
Avg net price $22,182/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 115

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Bushnell University

Eugene, OR 4.9 miles from Springfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,623
Avg net price $20,789/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR 38.1 miles from Springfield
  • 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

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#5

Western Oregon University

Monmouth, OR 56.6 miles from Springfield
  • 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

#6

Corban University

Salem, OR 57.3 miles from Springfield
  • 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

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#7

Willamette University

Salem, OR 61.0 miles from Springfield
  • 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

#8

Chemeketa Community College

Salem, OR 63.9 miles from Springfield
  • 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

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Springfield

Springfield is part of the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area (BLS area code 21660). 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 $61,100 Eugene-Springfield, OR $60,138
Management Analyst $98,710 Eugene-Springfield, OR $97,156
Technical Writer $77,210 Eugene-Springfield, OR $75,994
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist $43,470 Eugene-Springfield, OR $42,785
Editor $58,460 Eugene-Springfield, OR $57,539
Training and Development Specialist $63,450 Eugene-Springfield, OR $62,451
Human Resources Specialist $69,390 Eugene-Springfield, OR $68,297

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.

Springfield at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 61,642 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $67,211 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 101.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Liberal Arts-related employment in Lane County 644 workers, 88 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Springfield. The closest is Lane Community College in Eugene, OR (4.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oregon State University (38.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Springfield are: Management Analyst ($98,710), Technical Writer ($77,210), Human Resources Specialist ($69,390). 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 Eugene instead of Springfield?

Eugene, OR is 6.8 miles from Springfield 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 Springfield an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Springfield’s median household income of $67,211 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Springfield 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 Springfield

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

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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