Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Burlington, NC (2026)

Burlington, North Carolina has a population of about 58,599. The city’s median household income is $54,941 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 84 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Burlington, with tuition ranging from $2,528 to $39,900 per year for indexed programs. In the Burlington, NC metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $89,860 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Burlington

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 84 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Burlington. Distances are calculated from Burlington city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Burlington

Burlington is part of the Burlington, NC metro area (BLS area code 15500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.

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.

Burlington at a Glance

Other Burlington-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Greensboro, NC – 20.1 mi away (331,894 pop)
• Carrboro, NC – 23.7 mi away (21,265 pop)
• Chapel Hill, NC – 26.2 mi away (59,246 pop)
• High Point, NC – 29.9 mi away (177,412 pop)
• Asheboro, NC – 31.5 mi away (39,496 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Burlington, NC?

Our directory has 84 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Burlington. The closest is Elon University in Elon, NC (2.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Rockingham Community College (26.9 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Burlington are: Management Analyst ($89,860), Technical Writer ($87,330), Editor ($64,340). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Greensboro instead of Burlington?

Greensboro, NC is 20.1 miles from Burlington 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 Burlington an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Burlington’s median household income of $54,941 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Burlington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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.

Related Resources

• Online Liberal Arts Programs in North Carolina
• Main Liberal Arts Degree Guide
• Liberal Arts Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.