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

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).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Savannah

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.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Savannah State UniversitySavannah, GA6.8 mi$5,498 - $17,185

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


Liberal Arts Wages Near Savannah

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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$62,330Savannah, GA$65,473
Management AnalystN/AGA statewide
Technical Writer$72,440GA statewide$76,092
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$48,040Savannah, GA$50,462
Editor$64,440Savannah, GA$67,689
Training and Development Specialist$60,150Savannah, GA$63,183
Human Resources Specialist$61,760Savannah, 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.


Savannah at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population147,546Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,782Census 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 County822 workers, 69 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts programs are near Savannah, GA?

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.

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

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.

Should I look at programs in Pooler instead of Savannah?

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.

Is Savannah an affordable place to study liberal arts?

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.

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.