Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Paris, TX (2026)

Paris, Texas has a population of about 24,678. The city’s median household income is $45,439 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 35 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Paris. In Texas, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $98,650 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Paris

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 35 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Paris. Distances are calculated from Paris city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Paris Junior CollegeParis, TX1.5 miContact school for pricing
Texas A & M University-CommerceCommerce, TX36.0 miContact school for pricing
Southeastern Oklahoma State UniversityDurant, OK53.2 miContact school for pricing
Northeast Texas Community CollegeMount Pleasant, TX54.6 miContact school for pricing
Austin CollegeSherman, TX60.5 miContact school for pricing
Grayson CollegeDenison, TX62.7 miContact school for pricing
Collin County Community College DistrictMcKinney, TX72.2 miContact school for pricing
Cossatot Community College of the University of ArkansasDe Queen, AR72.3 miContact school for pricing
Murray State CollegeTishomingo, OK75.4 miContact school for pricing
Southwestern Christian CollegeTerrell, TX77.4 miContact school for pricing

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


Liberal Arts Wages Near Paris

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Public Relations Specialist$61,100
Management Analyst$98,650
Technical Writer$79,060
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$60,320
Editor$28,860
Training and Development Specialist$63,450
Human Resources Specialist$64,560

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.


Paris at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,678Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,439Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Liberal Arts-related employment in Lamar County14 workers, 5 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Paris, TX?

Our directory has 35 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Paris. The closest is Paris Junior College in Paris, TX (1.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Southwestern Christian College (77.4 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Texas are: Management Analyst ($98,650), Technical Writer ($79,060), Human Resources Specialist ($64,560). Wages for Paris workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Greenville instead of Paris?

Greenville, TX is 50.4 miles from Paris 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 Paris an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Paris’s median household income of $45,439 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Paris while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.