Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Chesapeake Beach, MD (2026)

Chesapeake Beach, Maryland has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $12,330 to $84,696 per year for indexed programs. Chesapeake Beach has a population of about 6,428. Median household income is $135,888 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Lexington Park, MD metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $130,020 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Chesapeake Beach

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

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Chesapeake Beach

Chesapeake Beach is part of the Lexington Park, MD metro area (BLS area code 30500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maryland 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.

Chesapeake Beach at a Glance

Other Chesapeake Beach-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Annapolis, MD – 19.6 mi away (39,418 pop)
• Bowie, MD – 21.4 mi away (58,393 pop)
• Greenbelt, MD – 28.2 mi away (23,909 pop)
• Washington, DC – 29.5 mi away (5,191,844 pop)
• College Park, MD – 29.9 mi away (32,275 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Chesapeake Beach, MD?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Chesapeake Beach. The closest is Georgetown University in Washington, DC (32.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wilmington University (85.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Chesapeake Beach?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Chesapeake Beach are: Management Analyst ($130,020), Public Relations Specialist ($99,960), Human Resources Specialist ($98,170). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Maryland statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Annapolis instead of Chesapeake Beach?

Annapolis, MD is 19.6 miles from Chesapeake Beach 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 Chesapeake Beach an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Chesapeake Beach’s median household income of $135,888 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chesapeake Beach while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maryland 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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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.