Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in San Juan, TX (2026)
San Juan, Texas has a population of about 91. About 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near San Juan. In Texas, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Technical Writer at a median $79,060 annually (BLS, May 2024).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to San Juan
The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near San Juan. Distances are calculated from San Juan city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Texas College | McAllen, TX | 6.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Edinburg, TX | 8.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Texas Southmost College | Brownsville, TX | 45.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Texas A & M University-Kingsville | Kingsville, TX | 93.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts Wages Near San Juan
San Juan is part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area (BLS area code 32580). 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 | $41,590 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $48,417 |
| Management Analyst | $66,350 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $77,241 |
| Technical Writer | $79,060 | TX statewide | $92,037 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $49,380 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $57,485 |
| Editor | $28,860 | TX statewide | $33,597 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $47,950 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $55,821 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $50,360 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $58,626 |
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 Juan at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 91 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 85.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Liberal Arts-related employment in Hidalgo County | 745 workers, 37 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other San Juan-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- Pharr, TX – 2.8 mi away (77,320 pop)
- McAllen, TX – 6.2 mi away (798,187 pop)
- Edinburg, TX – 8.9 mi away (87,650 pop)
- Weslaco, TX – 10.4 mi away (40,033 pop)
- Mission, TX – 10.8 mi away (83,563 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited liberal arts schools are near San Juan, TX?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near San Juan. The closest is South Texas College in McAllen, TX (6.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Texas A & M University-Kingsville (93.7 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near San Juan?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near San Juan are: Technical Writer ($79,060), Management Analyst ($66,350), Human Resources Specialist ($50,360). 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 Pharr instead of San Juan?
Pharr, TX is 2.8 miles from San Juan 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.
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
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.