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

Lebanon, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $12,330 to $77,515 per year for indexed programs. Lebanon has a population of about 26,600. Median household income is $47,439 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Technical Writer at a median $87,620 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Lebanon

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

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

#1

Dickinson College

Carlisle, PA 42.1 miles from Lebanon BOC Score72.6
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#2

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA 57.9 miles from Lebanon BOC Score78.6
Published tuition$62,180 - $77,515
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#3

Moravian University

Bethlehem, PA 58.3 miles from Lebanon BOC Score62.0
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#4

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg, PA 61.1 miles from Lebanon BOC Score51.7
Published tuition$13,544 - $29,480
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#5

Wilmington University

New Castle, DE 63.5 miles from Lebanon BOC Score45.5
Published tuition$12,330 - $19,326
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania liberal arts page.


Liberal Arts Wages Near Lebanon

Lebanon is part of the Lebanon, PA metro area (BLS area code 30140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$62,720Lebanon, PA$67,296
Management Analyst$82,970Lebanon, PA$89,024
Technical Writer$87,620PA statewide$94,013
News Analyst, Reporter, or JournalistN/APA statewide
Editor$63,460PA statewide$68,090
Training and Development Specialist$55,040Lebanon, PA$59,056
Human Resources Specialist$75,320Lebanon, PA$80,815

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.


Lebanon at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,600Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,439Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+14.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Liberal Arts-related employment in Lebanon County46 workers, 16 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Lebanon. The closest is Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA (42.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wilmington University (63.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Lebanon are: Technical Writer ($87,620), Management Analyst ($82,970), Human Resources Specialist ($75,320). 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 Lancaster instead of Lebanon?

Lancaster, PA is 21.6 miles from Lebanon 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 Lebanon an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Lebanon’s median household income of $47,439 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lebanon 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.


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Other Programs Available in Lebanon

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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.