Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Barre, VT (2026)

Barre, Vermont has 4 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs. Barre has a population of about 8,461. Median household income is $53,288 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Vermont, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $107,520 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Barre

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Barre. Distances are calculated from Barre city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Barre

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.

Barre at a Glance

Other Barre-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Burlington, VT – 40.9 mi away (108,331 pop)
• Lebanon, NH – 41.0 mi away (26,396 pop)
• Plattsburgh, NY – 57.9 mi away (29,130 pop)
• Concord, NH – 82.0 mi away (42,821 pop)
• Glens Falls, NY – 83.6 mi away (63,793 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Barre, VT?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Barre. The closest is Norwich University in Northfield, VT (8.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bennington College (95.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles in Vermont?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Vermont are: Management Analyst ($107,520), Technical Writer ($87,860), Training and Development Specialist ($77,800). Wages for Barre workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Burlington instead of Barre?

Burlington, VT is 40.9 miles from Barre 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 Barre an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Barre’s median household income of $53,288 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Barre while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Vermont 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: 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.