Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Saint Marys, GA (2026)

Saint Marys, Georgia has 1 accredited school offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $5,498 to $17,185 per year for indexed programs. Saint Marys has a population of about 18,805. Median household income is $67,271 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $99,600 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Saint Marys

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Saint Marys, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Savannah State University

Savannah, GA 92.6 miles from Saint Marys BOC Score 29.9
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,981
Avg net price $8,172/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Middle Georgia State University

Macon, GA 190.4 miles from Saint Marys BOC Score 35.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,863
Avg net price $12,361/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Atlanta Metropolitan State College

Atlanta, GA 262.7 miles from Saint Marys BOC Score 32.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,252
Avg net price $5,258/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 264.4 miles from Saint Marys BOC Score 54.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,384
Avg net price $15,931/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Atlanta, GA 265.0 miles from Saint Marys BOC Score 95.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA 283.8 miles from Saint Marys BOC Score 51.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 52%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,587
Avg net price $12,786/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,088
Out‑of‑state$17,800
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA 286.8 miles from Saint Marys BOC Score 58.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA 296.1 miles from Saint Marys BOC Score 48.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,135
Avg net price $9,823/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Liberal Arts Wages Near Saint Marys

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Public Relations Specialist$73,200
Management Analyst$99,600
Technical Writer$73,070
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$81,910
Editor$76,650
Training and Development Specialist$67,320
Human Resources Specialist$70,570

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.


Saint Marys at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,805Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$67,271Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Saint Marys, GA?

Accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Saint Marys are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Georgia are: Management Analyst ($99,600), News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist ($81,910), Editor ($76,650). Wages for Saint Marys workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Fernandina Beach instead of Saint Marys?

Fernandina Beach, FL is 9.9 miles from Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Saint Marys’s median household income of $67,271 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys

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

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.