Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Centralia, WA (2026)

Centralia, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs. Centralia has a population of about 18,457. Median household income is $52,387 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $109,170 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Centralia

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Centralia. Distances are calculated from Centralia city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Centralia

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.

Centralia at a Glance

Other Centralia-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Tumwater, WA – 18.8 mi away (22,538 pop)
• Olympia, WA – 22.3 mi away (194,532 pop)
• Lacey, WA – 23.7 mi away (47,688 pop)
• Lakewood, WA – 36.8 mi away (60,665 pop)
• University Place, WA – 39.4 mi away (33,288 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Centralia, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Centralia. The closest is University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA (43.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is George Fox University (98.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Washington are: Management Analyst ($109,170), Technical Writer ($104,070), Public Relations Specialist ($87,470). Wages for Centralia workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Tumwater instead of Centralia?

Tumwater, WA is 18.8 miles from Centralia 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 Centralia an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Centralia’s median household income of $52,387 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Centralia while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington 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 Washington
• 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.