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Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Augusta, GA (2026)
Augusta, Georgia is home to about 389,215 residents. In the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Technical Writer at a median $103,730 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Augusta
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Augusta, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Augusta city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
No Augusta-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts Wages Near Augusta
Augusta is part of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area (BLS area code 12260). 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 | $74,660 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $81,240 |
| Management Analyst | $87,920 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $95,669 |
| Technical Writer | $103,730 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $112,873 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $46,510 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $50,609 |
| Editor | $71,340 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $77,628 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $78,610 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $85,539 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $67,120 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $73,036 |
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.
Augusta at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Liberal Arts-related employment in Richmond County | 214 workers, 19 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Augusta-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- North Augusta, SC – 12.7 mi away (22,932 pop)
- Aiken, SC – 22.9 mi away (30,937 pop)
- Greenwood, SC – 57.5 mi away (42,279 pop)
- Lexington, SC – 65.2 mi away (20,988 pop)
- Statesboro, GA – 66.3 mi away (40,141 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Augusta?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Augusta are: Technical Writer ($103,730), Management Analyst ($87,920), Training and Development Specialist ($78,610). 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 North Augusta instead of Augusta?
North Augusta, SC is 12.7 miles from Augusta 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.
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.
Learn More About Liberal Arts Programs
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- Liberal Arts concentrations and specializations
- Is a Liberal Arts degree worth it?
- Main Liberal Arts degree guide
- Online Liberal Arts programs in Georgia
- Liberal Arts programs by state
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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.