Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Bethlehem, PA (2026)

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania has a population of about 77,069. The city’s median household income is $66,443 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Bethlehem, with tuition ranging from $62,180 to $77,515 per year. In the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $95,230 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Bethlehem

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer liberal arts programs. Distances are calculated from Bethlehem city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Bethlehem

Bethlehem is part of the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area (BLS area code 10900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

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.

Bethlehem at a Glance

Other Bethlehem-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Allentown, PA – 6.0 mi away (678,169 pop)
• Easton, PA – 8.7 mi away (26,978 pop)
• East Stroudsburg, PA – 27.8 mi away (56,230 pop)
• Pottstown, PA – 29.8 mi away (109,052 pop)
• Mount Pocono, PA – 34.3 mi away (23,308 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts programs are near Bethlehem, PA?

Our directory lists 5 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Bethlehem. The closest is Moravian University in Bethlehem, PA (0.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is County College of Morris (44.1 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Bethlehem are: Management Analyst ($95,230), Technical Writer ($77,080), Editor ($73,250). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Allentown instead of Bethlehem?

Allentown, PA is 6.0 miles from Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Bethlehem’s median household income of $66,443 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bethlehem while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
• Main Liberal Arts Degree Guide
• Liberal Arts Programs by State