Best Liberal Arts Schools Near Alpharetta, GA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Alpharetta, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs. Alpharetta has a population of about 66,355. Median household income is $146,581 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 71.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $101,220 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Alpharetta

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Alpharetta, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Alpharetta city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Alpharetta. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Oglethorpe University

Atlanta, GA 13.9 miles from Alpharetta
  • 4 year
42.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,232
Avg net price $19,509/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Georgia Gwinnett College

Lawrenceville, GA 16.7 miles from Alpharetta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,730
Avg net price $15,844/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Life University

Marietta, GA 16.8 miles from Alpharetta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
31.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,397
Avg net price $29,791/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA 17.8 miles from Alpharetta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,552
Avg net price $15,048/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 116

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Emory University

Atlanta, GA 19.6 miles from Alpharetta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,137
Avg net price $22,585/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 112

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Agnes Scott College

Decatur, GA 20.8 miles from Alpharetta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,274
Avg net price $24,754/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Atlanta, GA 21.7 miles from Alpharetta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
95.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $102,772
Avg net price $12,116/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Herzing University-Atlanta

Atlanta, GA 22.8 miles from Alpharetta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
23.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $21,679/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 36%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Alpharetta

Alpharetta is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (BLS area code 12060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist $78,920 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $78,841
Management Analyst $101,220 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $101,119
Technical Writer $75,140 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $75,065
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist $85,040 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $84,955
Editor $77,680 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $77,602
Training and Development Specialist $71,330 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $71,259
Human Resources Specialist $75,410 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $75,335

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.

Alpharetta at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 66,355 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $146,581 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 71.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.1 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Liberal Arts-related employment in Fulton County 8,649 workers, 771 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Alpharetta, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Alpharetta. The closest is Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, GA (13.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kennesaw State University (17.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Alpharetta are: Management Analyst ($101,220), News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist ($85,040), Public Relations Specialist ($78,920). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Johns Creek instead of Alpharetta?

Johns Creek, GA is 4.8 miles from Alpharetta 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 Alpharetta an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Alpharetta’s median household income of $146,581 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Alpharetta while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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 Alpharetta

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Alpharetta:

Data verified: September 6, 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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