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

Shelbyville, Tennessee has a population of about 24,125. The city’s median household income is $52,290 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Shelbyville, with tuition ranging from $11,770 to $27,098 per year. In Tennessee, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $97,410 annually (BLS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Shelbyville

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

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Shelbyville

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.

Shelbyville at a Glance

Other Shelbyville-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Murfreesboro, TN – 24.4 mi away (161,634 pop)
• Spring Hill, TN – 30.9 mi away (40,552 pop)
• Smyrna, TN – 33.0 mi away (48,596 pop)
• Columbia, TN – 34.6 mi away (37,845 pop)
• La Vergne, TN – 36.5 mi away (35,071 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory lists 5 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Shelbyville. The closest is Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN (43.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Bryan College-Dayton (81.6 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Tennessee are: Management Analyst ($97,410), Technical Writer ($76,950), Human Resources Specialist ($65,200). Wages for Shelbyville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Murfreesboro instead of Shelbyville?

Murfreesboro, TN is 24.4 miles from Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Shelbyville’s median household income of $52,290 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shelbyville 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