University of Utah
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Online programsYes
Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Murray, UT (2026)
Murray, Utah has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $6,496 to $20,879 per year for indexed programs. Murray has a population of about 49,904. Median household income is $87,864 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Utah, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $83,530 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Murray
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Murray. Distances are calculated from Murray city center.
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 Murray. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Ensign College
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Online programsYes
Brigham Young University
Published tuition$6,496 - $20,879
Online programs--
Weber State University
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Online programsYes
Bridgerland Technical College
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Utah schools on the Utah liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts Wages Near Murray
Murray is part of the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area (BLS area code 41620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Utah statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $65,440 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $64,856 |
| Management Analyst | $83,530 | UT statewide | $82,785 |
| Technical Writer | $82,050 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $81,318 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $79,760 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $79,049 |
| Editor | $67,400 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $66,799 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $67,720 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $67,116 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $74,410 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $73,746 |
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.
Murray at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,904 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $87,864 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 40.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.9 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Liberal Arts-related employment in Salt Lake County | 5,194 workers, 412 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Murray-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- Midvale, UT – 2.4 mi away (33,035 pop)
- Taylorsville, UT – 3.3 mi away (60,436 pop)
- Holladay, UT – 3.5 mi away (30,831 pop)
- South Salt Lake, UT – 3.9 mi away (24,630 pop)
- Cottonwood Heights, UT – 4.6 mi away (34,285 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Murray, UT?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Murray. The closest is University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT (8.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bridgerland Technical College (76.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Murray?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Murray are: Management Analyst ($83,530), Technical Writer ($82,050), News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist ($79,760). 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 Midvale instead of Murray?
Midvale, UT is 2.4 miles from Murray 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 Murray an affordable place to study liberal arts?
Murray’s median household income of $87,864 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Murray 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: June 11, 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.