Savannah, Georgia has a population of about 147,546. The city’s median household income is $56,782 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There is 1 accredited liberal arts program within 100 miles of Savannah, with tuition ranging from $5,498 to $17,185 per year. In Georgia, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Technical Writer at a median $72,440 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer liberal arts programs. Distances are calculated from Savannah city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah State University | Savannah, GA | 6.8 mi | $5,498 - $17,185 | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia liberal arts page.
Savannah is part of the Savannah, GA metro area (BLS area code 42340). 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 | $62,330 | Savannah, GA | $65,473 |
| Management Analyst | N/A | GA statewide | – |
| Technical Writer | $72,440 | GA statewide | $76,092 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $48,040 | Savannah, GA | $50,462 |
| Editor | $64,440 | Savannah, GA | $67,689 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $60,150 | Savannah, GA | $63,183 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $61,760 | Savannah, GA | $64,874 |
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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 147,546 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,782 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 32.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Liberal Arts-related employment in Chatham County | 822 workers, 69 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 1 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Savannah. The closest is Savannah State University in Savannah, GA (6.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Savannah State University (6.8 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Savannah are: Technical Writer ($72,440), Editor ($64,440), Public Relations Specialist ($62,330). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Pooler, GA is 6.8 miles from Savannah 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.
Savannah’s median household income of $56,782 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Savannah while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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