Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Stevens Point, WI (2026)

Stevens Point, Wisconsin has a population of about 25,497. The city’s median household income is $56,218 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 2 accredited liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Stevens Point. In Wisconsin, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $100,310 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Stevens Point

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

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointStevens Point, WI0.9 miContact school for pricing
Viterbo UniversityLa Crosse, WI97.6 miContact school for pricing

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


Liberal Arts Wages Near Stevens Point

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Wisconsin, statewide)
Public Relations Specialist$64,380
Management Analyst$100,310
Technical Writer$76,090
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$52,670
Editor$58,940
Training and Development Specialist$66,990
Human Resources Specialist$66,370

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.


Stevens Point at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,497Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,218Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+39.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts programs are near Stevens Point, WI?

Our directory lists 2 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Stevens Point. The closest is University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in Stevens Point, WI (0.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Viterbo University (97.6 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles in Wisconsin?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Wisconsin are: Management Analyst ($100,310), Technical Writer ($76,090), Training and Development Specialist ($66,990). Wages for Stevens Point workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Wisconsin Rapids instead of Stevens Point?

Wisconsin Rapids, WI is 16.3 miles from Stevens Point 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 Stevens Point an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Stevens Point’s median household income of $56,218 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Stevens Point 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.