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

Walla Walla, Washington has a population of about 33,766. The city’s median household income is $65,493 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There is 1 accredited liberal arts program within 100 miles of Walla Walla. In the Walla Walla, WA metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $98,550 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Walla Walla

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

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Walla Walla

Walla Walla is part of the Walla Walla, WA metro area (BLS area code 47460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

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.

Walla Walla at a Glance

Other Walla Walla-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Pasco, WA – 39.9 mi away (70,579 pop)
• Kennewick, WA – 41.1 mi away (229,624 pop)
• Richland, WA – 48.2 mi away (54,989 pop)
• Hermiston, OR – 48.4 mi away (28,704 pop)
• Lewiston, ID – 68.0 mi away (53,520 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts programs are near Walla Walla, WA?

Our directory lists 1 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Walla Walla. The closest is Eastern Oregon University in La Grande, OR (53.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Eastern Oregon University (53.2 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Walla Walla are: Management Analyst ($98,550), Technical Writer ($93,230), Editor ($85,250). 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 Pasco instead of Walla Walla?

Pasco, WA is 39.9 miles from Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Walla Walla’s median household income of $65,493 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Walla Walla 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.

Related Resources

• Online Liberal Arts Programs in Washington
• Main Liberal Arts Degree Guide
• Liberal Arts Programs by State