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Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in San Angelo, TX (2026)
San Angelo, Texas is home to about 99,507 residents. 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 Texas, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Technical Writer at a median $82,750 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to San Angelo
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near San Angelo, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from San Angelo city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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 | $48,860 | San Angelo, TX | $52,822 |
| Management Analyst | $81,150 | San Angelo, TX | $87,730 |
| Technical Writer | $82,750 | TX statewide | $89,459 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $48,470 | TX statewide | $52,400 |
| Editor | $45,950 | TX statewide | $49,676 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $61,010 | San Angelo, TX | $65,957 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $61,630 | San Angelo, TX | $66,627 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 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 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near San Angelo are: Technical Writer ($82,750), Management Analyst ($81,150), Human Resources Specialist ($61,630). 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.
Learn More About Liberal Arts Programs
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Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; 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.