Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Beloit, WI (2026)

Beloit, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $3,432 to $14,661 per year for indexed programs. Beloit has a population of about 36,554. Median household income is $59,975 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Janesville-Beloit, WI metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $92,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Beloit

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Beloit. Distances are calculated from Beloit 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 Beloit. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Beloit College

Beloit, WI 1.5 miles from Beloit BOC Score55.9
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#2

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI 42.9 miles from Beloit BOC Score86.9
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#3

Elgin Community College

Elgin, IL 49.8 miles from Beloit BOC Score50.2
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#4

Waukesha County Technical College

Pewaukee, WI 54.2 miles from Beloit BOC Score62.3
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#5

Waubonsee Community College

Sugar Grove, IL 57.9 miles from Beloit BOC Score59.6
Published tuition$3,432 - $14,661
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin liberal arts page.


Liberal Arts Wages Near Beloit

Beloit is part of the Janesville-Beloit, WI metro area (BLS area code 27500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$62,790Janesville-Beloit, WI$67,012
Management Analyst$92,990Janesville-Beloit, WI$99,242
Technical Writer$80,030WI statewide$85,411
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$57,530WI statewide$61,398
Editor$64,270WI statewide$68,591
Training and Development Specialist$63,510Janesville-Beloit, WI$67,780
Human Resources Specialist$63,270Janesville-Beloit, WI$67,524

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.


Beloit at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population36,554Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,975Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Liberal Arts-related employment in Rock County100 workers, 18 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Beloit, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Beloit. The closest is Beloit College in Beloit, WI (1.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Waubonsee Community College (57.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Beloit are: Management Analyst ($92,990), Technical Writer ($80,030), Editor ($64,270). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Wisconsin statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Machesney Park instead of Beloit?

Machesney Park, IL is 10.8 miles from Beloit 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 Beloit an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Beloit’s median household income of $59,975 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Beloit while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin 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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Other Programs Available in Beloit

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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.