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

Hazleton, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $62,180 to $77,515 per year for indexed programs. Hazleton has a population of about 29,886. Median household income is $43,379 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $93,150 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Hazleton

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

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Hazleton

Hazleton is part of the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area (BLS area code 42540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

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.

Hazleton at a Glance

Other Hazleton-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Wilkes-Barre, PA – 21.1 mi away (40,569 pop)
• Pottsville, PA – 22.4 mi away (41,479 pop)
• Bloomsburg, PA – 25.5 mi away (52,637 pop)
• Shamokin, PA – 32.4 mi away (29,054 pop)
• Mount Pocono, PA – 34.1 mi away (23,308 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Hazleton. The closest is Lackawanna College in Scranton, PA (35.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is County College of Morris (72.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Hazleton are: Management Analyst ($93,150), Technical Writer ($71,580), Human Resources Specialist ($65,360). 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 Wilkes-Barre instead of Hazleton?

Wilkes-Barre, PA is 21.1 miles from Hazleton 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 Hazleton an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Hazleton’s median household income of $43,379 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hazleton 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.