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

Burlington, Vermont has 4 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs. Burlington has a population of about 44,649. Median household income is $68,854 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 60.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $118,270 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Burlington

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

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Burlington

Burlington is part of the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area (BLS area code 15540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Vermont statewide.

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.

Burlington at a Glance

Other Burlington-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Plattsburgh, NY – 18.1 mi away (29,130 pop)
• Barre, VT – 40.9 mi away (20,857 pop)
• Lebanon, NH – 76.3 mi away (26,396 pop)
• Glens Falls, NY – 83.9 mi away (63,793 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Burlington. The closest is Champlain College in Burlington, VT (1.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Clarkson University (87.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Burlington are: Management Analyst ($118,270), Technical Writer ($89,140), Human Resources Specialist ($78,920). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Vermont statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Plattsburgh instead of Burlington?

Plattsburgh, NY is 18.1 miles from Burlington 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 Burlington an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Burlington’s median household income of $68,854 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Burlington 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

• Liberal Arts accreditation: what to look for
• Liberal Arts concentrations and specializations
• Is a Liberal Arts degree worth it?
• Main Liberal Arts degree guide
• Online Liberal Arts programs in Vermont
• Liberal Arts programs by state

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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.