Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Hudson, WI (2026)
Hudson, Wisconsin has a population of about 15,004. The city’s median household income is $97,036 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 49 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Hudson. In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $97,390 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Hudson
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 49 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Hudson. Distances are calculated from Hudson city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | River Falls, WI | 9.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Century College | White Bear Lake, MN | 13.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Metropolitan State University | Saint Paul, MN | 16.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Inver Hills Community College | Inver Grove Heights, MN | 18.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Saint Paul College | Saint Paul, MN | 18.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Mitchell Hamline School of Law | Saint Paul, MN | 19.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | Saint Paul, MN | 20.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Hamline University | Saint Paul, MN | 21.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Macalester College | Saint Paul, MN | 21.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Northwestern-St Paul | Saint Paul, MN | 21.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts Wages Near Hudson
Hudson is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 33460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $67,230 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $64,151 |
| Management Analyst | $97,390 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $92,929 |
| Technical Writer | $77,760 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $74,198 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $46,910 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $44,761 |
| Editor | $56,160 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $53,588 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $78,760 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $75,153 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $78,960 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $75,344 |
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.
Hudson at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,004 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $97,036 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 45.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 104.8 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Hudson-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- Woodbury, MN – 10.2 mi away (68,820 pop)
- Oakdale, MN – 11.5 mi away (28,073 pop)
- Cottage Grove, MN – 14.0 mi away (36,029 pop)
- Maplewood, MN – 14.4 mi away (40,150 pop)
- White Bear Lake, MN – 15.5 mi away (25,634 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Hudson, WI?
Our directory has 49 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Hudson. The closest is University of Wisconsin-River Falls in River Falls, WI (9.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Northwestern-St Paul (21.8 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Hudson?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Hudson are: Management Analyst ($97,390), Human Resources Specialist ($78,960), Training and Development Specialist ($78,760). 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 Woodbury instead of Hudson?
Woodbury, MN is 10.2 miles from Hudson 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 Hudson an affordable place to study liberal arts?
Hudson’s median household income of $97,036 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hudson 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.
Related Resources
- Online Liberal Arts Programs in Wisconsin
- Main Liberal Arts Degree Guide
- Liberal Arts Programs by State
Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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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