Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Mount Vernon, WA (2026)

Mount Vernon, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs. Mount Vernon has a population of about 35,312. Median household income is $73,277 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Technical Writer at a median $104,070 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Mount Vernon

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

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon is part of the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA metro area (BLS area code 34580). 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.

Mount Vernon at a Glance

Other Mount Vernon-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Oak Harbor, WA – 17.1 mi away (34,689 pop)
• Bellingham, WA – 24.1 mi away (123,933 pop)
• Marysville, WA – 24.5 mi away (163,547 pop)
• Lake Stevens, WA – 30.5 mi away (31,679 pop)
• Everett, WA – 33.0 mi away (109,043 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Mount Vernon, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Mount Vernon. The closest is Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon, WA (1.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Puget Sound (80.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Mount Vernon?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Mount Vernon are: Technical Writer ($104,070), Management Analyst ($96,380), Human Resources Specialist ($78,800). 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 Oak Harbor instead of Mount Vernon?

Oak Harbor, WA is 17.1 miles from Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Mount Vernon’s median household income of $73,277 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mount Vernon 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

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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.