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Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Walla Walla, WA (2026)
Walla Walla, Washington has 1 accredited school offering liberal arts programs. Walla Walla has a population of about 33,766. Median household income is $65,493 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Walla Walla, WA metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $115,210 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Walla Walla
The 1 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 1 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Walla Walla. Distances are calculated from Walla Walla city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Walla Walla. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $76,360 | Walla Walla, WA | $77,523 |
| Management Analyst | $115,210 | Walla Walla, WA | $116,964 |
| Technical Writer | $104,070 | WA statewide | $105,655 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $54,760 | WA statewide | $55,594 |
| Editor | $77,850 | WA statewide | $79,036 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $57,280 | Walla Walla, WA | $58,152 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $80,730 | Walla Walla, WA | $81,959 |
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.
Walla Walla at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,766 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $65,493 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
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 schools are near Walla Walla, WA?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Walla Walla. The closest is Eastern Oregon University in La Grande, OR (53.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Eastern Oregon University (53.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Walla Walla?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Walla Walla are: Management Analyst ($115,210), Technical Writer ($104,070), Human Resources Specialist ($80,730). 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.
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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.
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