Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Layton, UT (2026)

Layton, Utah has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $6,496 to $20,879 per year for indexed programs. Layton has a population of about 82,512. Median household income is $99,188 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Ogden, UT metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $91,560 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Layton

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Layton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Layton city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Layton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Weber State University

Ogden, UT 7.7 miles from Layton BOC Score 72.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,287
Avg net price $10,258/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 93

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Ensign College

Salt Lake City, UT 21.4 miles from Layton BOC Score 52.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,630
Avg net price $10,824/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT 22.7 miles from Layton BOC Score 77.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,170
Avg net price $16,200/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Bridgerland Technical College

Logan, UT 47.3 miles from Layton BOC Score 73.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,347
Avg net price $2,338/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Brigham Young University

Provo, UT 59.1 miles from Layton BOC Score 77.1
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,790
Avg net price $15,564/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Utah Tech University

Saint George, UT 287.7 miles from Layton BOC Score 51.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,570
Avg net price $16,039/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Liberal Arts Wages Near Layton

Layton is part of the Ogden, UT metro area (BLS area code 36260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Utah statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$61,110Ogden, UT$60,927
Management Analyst$91,560Ogden, UT$91,286
Technical Writer$85,780Ogden, UT$85,523
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$61,880UT statewide$61,695
Editor$77,570Ogden, UT$77,338
Training and Development Specialist$50,470Ogden, UT$50,319
Human Resources Specialist$71,280Ogden, UT$71,067

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.


Layton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population82,512Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$99,188Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+36.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.3 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Liberal Arts-related employment in Davis County543 workers, 62 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Layton, UT?

Accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Layton are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Layton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Layton are: Management Analyst ($91,560), Technical Writer ($85,780), Editor ($77,570). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Utah statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Kaysville instead of Layton?

Kaysville, UT is 3.4 miles from Layton 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 Layton an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Layton’s median household income of $99,188 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Layton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Utah 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.


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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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.