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

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $62,180 to $77,515 per year for indexed programs. Bloomsburg has a population of about 12,906. Median household income is $49,096 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $93,830 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Bloomsburg

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

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Bloomsburg

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.

Bloomsburg at a Glance

Other Bloomsburg-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Shamokin, PA – 15.7 mi away (29,054 pop)
• Sunbury, PA – 19.9 mi away (28,544 pop)
• Milton, PA – 20.6 mi away (30,198 pop)
• Hazleton, PA – 25.5 mi away (55,301 pop)
• Pottsville, PA – 25.8 mi away (41,479 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Bloomsburg, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Bloomsburg. The closest is Lackawanna College in Scranton, PA (50.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Dickinson College (67.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Management Analyst ($93,830), Technical Writer ($87,620), Training and Development Specialist ($71,350). Wages for Bloomsburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Shamokin instead of Bloomsburg?

Shamokin, PA is 15.7 miles from Bloomsburg 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 Bloomsburg an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Bloomsburg’s median household income of $49,096 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bloomsburg 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.

Learn More About Liberal Arts Programs

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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.