Thomasville, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $2,528 to $82,818 per year for indexed programs. Thomasville has a population of about 27,261. Median household income is $58,246 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Winston-Salem, NC metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Technical Writer at a median $87,940 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Thomasville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Thomasville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Thomasville 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 Thomasville.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
75%
Graduation rate
72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,389
Avg net price
$38,707/yr
TuitionIn‑state$45,312
Out‑of‑state$45,312
Key stats- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 36
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,344
Avg net price
$13,479/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 23
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
80%
Graduation rate
47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,590
Avg net price
$22,270/yr
TuitionIn‑state$41,362
Out‑of‑state$41,362
Key stats- Retention rate: 65%
- Programs offered: 12
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$78,158
Avg net price
$28,719/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 94%
- Programs offered: 23
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,440
Avg net price
$10,846/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$74,545
Avg net price
$41,555/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 90%
- Programs offered: 34
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,289
Avg net price
$15,435/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 53
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,673
Avg net price
$30,857/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 26
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts Wages Near Thomasville
Thomasville is part of the Winston-Salem, NC metro area (BLS area code 49180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $61,580 | Winston-Salem, NC | $66,935 |
| Management Analyst | $82,050 | Winston-Salem, NC | $89,185 |
| Technical Writer | $87,940 | Winston-Salem, NC | $95,587 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $58,670 | NC statewide | $63,772 |
| Editor | $63,130 | Winston-Salem, NC | $68,620 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $59,860 | Winston-Salem, NC | $65,065 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $68,540 | Winston-Salem, NC | $74,500 |
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.
Thomasville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 27,261 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $58,246 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 15.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Liberal Arts-related employment in Davidson County | 394 workers, 17 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Thomasville-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- High Point, NC – 8.9 mi away (177,412 pop)
- Kernersville, NC – 15.6 mi away (24,066 pop)
- Winston-Salem, NC – 18.3 mi away (412,490 pop)
- Asheboro, NC – 18.9 mi away (39,496 pop)
- Clemmons, NC – 20.0 mi away (20,079 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Thomasville, NC?
Accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Thomasville 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 Thomasville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Thomasville are: Technical Writer ($87,940), Management Analyst ($82,050), Human Resources Specialist ($68,540). 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 High Point instead of Thomasville?
High Point, NC is 8.9 miles from Thomasville 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 Thomasville an affordable place to study liberal arts?
Thomasville’s median household income of $58,246 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Thomasville 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.
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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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