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

Wausau, Wisconsin has a population of about 39,893. The city’s median household income is $61,877 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There is 1 accredited liberal arts program within 100 miles of Wausau. In the Wausau, WI metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $101,690 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Wausau

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

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Wausau

Wausau is part of the Wausau, WI metro area (BLS area code 48140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.

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.

Wausau at a Glance

Other Wausau-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Stevens Point, WI – 30.6 mi away (43,735 pop)
• Wisconsin Rapids, WI – 40.3 mi away (28,406 pop)
• Appleton, WI – 77.7 mi away (221,379 pop)
• Neenah, WI – 79.5 mi away (25,914 pop)
• Oshkosh, WI – 83.9 mi away (75,057 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts programs are near Wausau, WI?

Our directory lists 1 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Wausau. The closest is University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in Stevens Point, WI (30.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (30.4 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Wausau are: Management Analyst ($101,690), Technical Writer ($76,090), Training and Development Specialist ($73,220). 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 Stevens Point instead of Wausau?

Stevens Point, WI is 30.6 miles from Wausau 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 Wausau an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Wausau’s median household income of $61,877 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wausau 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