Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Moses Lake, WA (2026)

Moses Lake, Washington has a population of about 25,594. The city’s median household income is $71,854 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There is 1 accredited liberal arts program within 100 miles of Moses Lake. In Washington, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $118,730 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Moses Lake

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer liberal arts programs. Distances are calculated from Moses Lake city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Heritage UniversityToppenish, WA74.2 miContact school for pricing

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


Liberal Arts Wages Near Moses Lake

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Washington, statewide)
Public Relations Specialist$85,500
Management Analyst$118,730
Technical Writer$93,230
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$57,040
Editor$85,250
Training and Development Specialist$82,910
Human Resources Specialist$83,230

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.


Moses Lake at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,594Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$71,854Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts programs are near Moses Lake, WA?

Our directory lists 1 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Moses Lake. The closest is Heritage University in Toppenish, WA (74.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Heritage University (74.2 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Washington are: Management Analyst ($118,730), Technical Writer ($93,230), Public Relations Specialist ($85,500). Wages for Moses Lake workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Wenatchee instead of Moses Lake?

Wenatchee, WA is 53.5 miles from Moses Lake 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 Moses Lake an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Moses Lake’s median household income of $71,854 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Moses Lake 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.