Weber State University
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Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Ogden, UT (2026)
Ogden, Utah has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $6,496 to $20,879 per year for indexed programs. Ogden has a population of about 86,973. Median household income is $70,053 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.6% 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 Ogden
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Ogden. Distances are calculated from Ogden 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 Ogden. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Ensign College
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University of Utah
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Bridgerland Technical College
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Brigham Young University
Published tuition$6,496 - $20,879
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Utah schools on the Utah liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts Wages Near Ogden
Ogden 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $61,110 | Ogden, UT | $60,927 |
| Management Analyst | $91,560 | Ogden, UT | $91,286 |
| Technical Writer | $85,780 | Ogden, UT | $85,523 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $61,880 | UT statewide | $61,695 |
| Editor | $77,570 | Ogden, UT | $77,338 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $50,470 | Ogden, UT | $50,319 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $71,280 | Ogden, 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.
Ogden at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 86,973 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $70,053 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 25.6% | 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 Weber County | 199 workers, 39 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Ogden-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- Roy, UT – 5.7 mi away (38,201 pop)
- Clinton, UT – 8.0 mi away (21,672 pop)
- Clearfield, UT – 9.1 mi away (30,855 pop)
- Layton, UT – 10.4 mi away (75,655 pop)
- Syracuse, UT – 11.1 mi away (28,407 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Ogden, UT?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Ogden. The closest is Weber State University in Ogden, UT (3.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Brigham Young University (69.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Ogden?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Ogden 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 Roy instead of Ogden?
Roy, UT is 5.7 miles from Ogden 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 Ogden an affordable place to study liberal arts?
Ogden’s median household income of $70,053 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ogden 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.