Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Elizabeth City, NC (2026)

Elizabeth City, North Carolina has a population of about 18,740. The city’s median household income is $50,947 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 2 accredited liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Elizabeth City, with tuition ranging from $2,540 to $15,189 per year. In North Carolina, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $98,700 annually (BLS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Elizabeth City

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer liberal arts programs. Distances are calculated from Elizabeth City city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Elizabeth City

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.

Elizabeth City at a Glance

Other Elizabeth City-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Chesapeake, VA – 26.7 mi away (237,940 pop)
• Virginia Beach, VA – 32.1 mi away (1,487,505 pop)
• Suffolk, VA – 35.6 mi away (89,273 pop)
• Kill Devil Hills, NC – 36.9 mi away (20,345 pop)
• Portsmouth, VA – 38.7 mi away (95,252 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts programs are near Elizabeth City, NC?

Our directory lists 2 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Elizabeth City. The closest is Beaufort County Community College in Washington, NC (66.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is East Carolina University (79.1 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in North Carolina are: Management Analyst ($98,700), Technical Writer ($87,330), Human Resources Specialist ($69,400). Wages for Elizabeth City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Chesapeake instead of Elizabeth City?

Chesapeake, VA is 26.7 miles from Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Elizabeth City’s median household income of $50,947 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Elizabeth City 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