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Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Superior, WI (2026)
Superior, Wisconsin is home to about 668 residents. Median household income is $66,875 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Duluth, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $88,610 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Superior
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Superior, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Superior city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
No Superior-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts Wages Near Superior
Superior is part of the Duluth, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 20260). 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 | $56,110 | Duluth, MN-WI | $63,187 |
| Management Analyst | $88,610 | Duluth, MN-WI | $99,786 |
| Technical Writer | $80,030 | WI statewide | $90,124 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $57,530 | WI statewide | $64,786 |
| Editor | $64,270 | WI statewide | $72,376 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $74,640 | Duluth, MN-WI | $84,054 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $67,040 | Duluth, MN-WI | $75,495 |
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.
Superior at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 668 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $66,875 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 24.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 88.8 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Superior-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- Duluth, MN – 6.4 mi away (120,418 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Superior?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Superior are: Management Analyst ($88,610), Technical Writer ($80,030), Training and Development Specialist ($74,640). 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 Duluth instead of Superior?
Duluth, MN is 6.4 miles from Superior 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 Superior an affordable place to study liberal arts?
Superior’s median household income of $66,875 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Superior 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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Data verified: July 23, 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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