Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Collierville, TN (2026)

Collierville, Tennessee has a population of about 51,212. The city’s median household income is $134,319 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 60.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 3 accredited liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Collierville, with tuition ranging from $3,420 to $27,692 per year. In the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $86,940 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Collierville

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

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Collierville

Collierville is part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area (BLS area code 32820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee 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.

Collierville at a Glance

Other Collierville-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Germantown, TN – 5.3 mi away (39,056 pop)
• Olive Branch, MS – 10.3 mi away (36,699 pop)
• Bartlett, TN – 14.6 mi away (58,622 pop)
• Memphis, TN – 16.2 mi away (1,069,661 pop)
• Southaven, MS – 17.2 mi away (53,214 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts programs are near Collierville, TN?

Our directory lists 3 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Collierville. The closest is University of Mississippi in University, MS (48.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Itawamba Community College (90.5 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Collierville are: Management Analyst ($86,940), Technical Writer ($86,340), Human Resources Specialist ($64,130). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Germantown instead of Collierville?

Germantown, TN is 5.3 miles from Collierville 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 Collierville an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Collierville’s median household income of $134,319 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Collierville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee 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 Tennessee
• Main Liberal Arts Degree Guide
• Liberal Arts Programs by State