Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in San Angelo, TX (2026)
San Angelo, Texas has a population of about 99,507. The city’s median household income is $64,146 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the San Angelo, TX metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $79,790 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to San Angelo
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer liberal arts programs. Distances are calculated from San Angelo city center.
No San Angelo-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts Wages Near San Angelo
San Angelo is part of the San Angelo, TX metro area (BLS area code 41660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $50,010 | San Angelo, TX | $54,065 |
| Management Analyst | $79,790 | San Angelo, TX | $86,259 |
| Technical Writer | $79,060 | TX statewide | $85,470 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $60,320 | TX statewide | $65,211 |
| Editor | $28,860 | TX statewide | $31,200 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $58,340 | San Angelo, TX | $63,070 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $60,420 | San Angelo, TX | $65,319 |
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.
San Angelo at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 99,507 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $64,146 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 24.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other San Angelo-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- Abilene, TX – 81.4 mi away (115,285 pop)
- Big Spring, TX – 81.7 mi away (29,267 pop)
- Brownwood, TX – 88.7 mi away (22,551 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near San Angelo?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near San Angelo are: Management Analyst ($79,790), Technical Writer ($79,060), Human Resources Specialist ($60,420). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Abilene instead of San Angelo?
Abilene, TX is 81.4 miles from San Angelo 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 San Angelo an affordable place to study liberal arts?
San Angelo’s median household income of $64,146 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in San Angelo 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.