Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Geneva, NY (2026)

Geneva, New York has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $64,348 to $82,600 per year for indexed programs. Geneva has a population of about 12,573. Median household income is $68,242 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Rochester, NY metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $97,070 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Geneva

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

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 Geneva. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY 37.4 miles from Geneva BOC Score78.1
Published tuition$64,348 - $82,600
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#2

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY 38.2 miles from Geneva BOC Score72.9
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#3

Le Moyne College

Syracuse, NY 46.7 miles from Geneva BOC Score71.6
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#4

SUNY Morrisville

Morrisville, NY 67.8 miles from Geneva BOC Score56.5
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#5

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY 73.9 miles from Geneva BOC Score71.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York liberal arts page.


Liberal Arts Wages Near Geneva

Geneva is part of the Rochester, NY metro area (BLS area code 40380). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$71,740Rochester, NY$73,959
Management Analyst$97,070Rochester, NY$100,072
Technical Writer$78,370Rochester, NY$80,794
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$58,180Rochester, NY$59,979
Editor$76,620Rochester, NY$78,990
Training and Development Specialist$69,990Rochester, NY$72,155
Human Resources Specialist$76,590Rochester, NY$78,959

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.


Geneva at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population12,573Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$68,242Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+34.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)97.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Liberal Arts-related employment in Ontario County388 workers, 30 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Geneva, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Geneva. The closest is University of Rochester in Rochester, NY (37.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Binghamton University (73.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Geneva are: Management Analyst ($97,070), Technical Writer ($78,370), Editor ($76,620). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Auburn instead of Geneva?

Auburn, NY is 21.5 miles from Geneva 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 Geneva an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Geneva’s median household income of $68,242 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Geneva while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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.