Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Port Angeles, WA (2026)

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).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Port Angeles

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.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Skagit Valley CollegeMount Vernon, WA57.2 miContact school for pricing
University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle, WA61.7 miContact school for pricing
City University of SeattleSeattle, WA61.9 miContact school for pricing
University of Washington-Bothell CampusBothell, WA63.5 miContact school for pricing
University of Puget SoundTacoma, WA74.4 miContact school for pricing

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


Liberal Arts Wages Near Port Angeles

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.


Port Angeles at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,087Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$61,640Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+31.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Liberal Arts-related employment in Clallam County69 workers, 12 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts programs are near Port Angeles, WA?

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.

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 Port Angeles workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sequim instead of Port Angeles?

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.

Is Port Angeles an affordable place to study liberal arts?

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.

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.