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

Covington, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs. Covington has a population of about 20,957. Median household income is $126,730 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $126,340 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Covington

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

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Covington

Covington is part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area (BLS area code 42660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington 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.

Covington at a Glance

Other Covington-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Maple Valley, WA – 3.2 mi away (25,698 pop)
• Kent, WA – 5.3 mi away (127,514 pop)
• Auburn, WA – 6.6 mi away (77,472 pop)
• Renton, WA – 8.5 mi away (100,953 pop)
• Des Moines, WA – 10.0 mi away (31,172 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Covington. The closest is University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA (19.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Skagit Valley College (74.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Covington are: Management Analyst ($126,340), Technical Writer ($107,580), Public Relations Specialist ($96,000). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Maple Valley instead of Covington?

Maple Valley, WA is 3.2 miles from Covington 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 Covington an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Covington’s median household income of $126,730 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Covington 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.