Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Kennesaw, GA (2026)

Kennesaw, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $25,590 to $37,875 per year for indexed programs. Kennesaw has a population of about 33,627. Median household income is $79,759 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.1% 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 Kennesaw

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Kennesaw. Distances are calculated from Kennesaw city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Kennesaw

Kennesaw 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.

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.

Kennesaw at a Glance

Other Kennesaw-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Acworth, GA – 3.6 mi away (22,418 pop)
• Marietta, GA – 6.6 mi away (60,941 pop)
• Woodstock, GA – 8.2 mi away (30,929 pop)
• Smyrna, GA – 12.6 mi away (56,664 pop)
• Cartersville, GA – 14.1 mi away (55,195 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Kennesaw. The closest is Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA (2.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern Adventist University (74.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Kennesaw 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 Acworth instead of Kennesaw?

Acworth, GA is 3.6 miles from Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Kennesaw’s median household income of $79,759 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kennesaw 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.

Learn More About Liberal Arts Programs

• Liberal Arts accreditation: what to look for
• 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: June 11, 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.