Rome, New York has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $37,452 to $52,773 per year for indexed programs. Rome has a population of about 31,795. Median household income is $58,857 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Editor at a median $101,480 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Rome
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Rome, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Rome 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Rome.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
83%
Graduation rate
72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$62,731
Avg net price
$22,277/yr
TuitionIn‑state$40,330
Out‑of‑state$40,330
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$79,164
Avg net price
$38,793/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 92
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$104,043
Avg net price
$28,690/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 98%
- Programs offered: 23
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
39%
Graduation rate
83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$80,596
Avg net price
$21,620/yr
TuitionIn‑state$10,567
Out‑of‑state$30,447
Key stats- Retention rate: 89%
- Programs offered: 44
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,080
Avg net price
$11,676/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 56%
- Programs offered: 43
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$78,493
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$76,079
Avg net price
$33,733/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 16
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
92%
Graduation rate
41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,860
Avg net price
$15,268/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,742
Out‑of‑state$13,572
Key stats- Retention rate: 68%
- Programs offered: 47
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts Wages Near Rome
Rome is part of the Utica-Rome, NY metro area (BLS area code 46540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $64,330 | Utica-Rome, NY | $69,396 |
| Management Analyst | $86,870 | Utica-Rome, NY | $93,711 |
| Technical Writer | $98,310 | NY statewide | $106,052 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $100,770 | NY statewide | $108,706 |
| Editor | $101,480 | NY statewide | $109,471 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $64,170 | Utica-Rome, NY | $69,223 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $72,420 | Utica-Rome, NY | $78,123 |
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.
Rome at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 31,795 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $58,857 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Liberal Arts-related employment in Oneida County | 221 workers, 22 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Rome-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- Oneida, NY – 13.4 mi away (21,184 pop)
- Utica, NY – 16.1 mi away (114,350 pop)
- Ilion, NY – 27.2 mi away (24,177 pop)
- Syracuse, NY – 35.3 mi away (407,208 pop)
- Oswego, NY – 53.1 mi away (38,208 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Rome, NY?
Accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Rome 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 near Rome?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Rome are: Editor ($101,480), News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist ($100,770), Technical Writer ($98,310). 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 Oneida instead of Rome?
Oneida, NY is 13.4 miles from Rome 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 Rome an affordable place to study liberal arts?
Rome’s median household income of $58,857 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rome 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: 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.
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