Port Angeles, Washington has a population of about 20,087. The city’s median household income is $61,640 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Port Angeles. In Washington, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $118,730 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer liberal arts programs. Distances are calculated from Port Angeles city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skagit Valley College | Mount Vernon, WA | 57.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Seattle, WA | 61.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| City University of Seattle | Seattle, WA | 61.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | Bothell, WA | 63.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Puget Sound | Tacoma, WA | 74.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington liberal arts page.
| Occupation | Median 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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,087 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $61,640 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 31.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Liberal Arts-related employment in Clallam County | 69 workers, 12 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Port Angeles. The closest is Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon, WA (57.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Puget Sound (74.4 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
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 Port Angeles workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Sequim, WA is 16.9 miles from Port Angeles 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.
Port Angeles’s median household income of $61,640 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Port Angeles while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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.
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