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

Shamokin, Pennsylvania has a population of about 6,890. The city’s median household income is $36,438 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Shamokin, with tuition ranging from $62,180 to $77,515 per year. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $94,050 annually (BLS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Shamokin

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

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Shamokin

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.

Shamokin at a Glance

Other Shamokin-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Sunbury, PA – 13.2 mi away (28,544 pop)
• Bloomsburg, PA – 15.7 mi away (52,637 pop)
• Pottsville, PA – 19.6 mi away (41,479 pop)
• Milton, PA – 21.7 mi away (30,198 pop)
• Lebanon, PA – 31.7 mi away (77,839 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory lists 5 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Shamokin. The closest is Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA (52.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Keystone College (67.0 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Management Analyst ($94,050), Technical Writer ($78,970), Human Resources Specialist ($66,020). Wages for Shamokin workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sunbury instead of Shamokin?

Sunbury, PA is 13.2 miles from Shamokin 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 Shamokin an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Shamokin’s median household income of $36,438 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shamokin 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