Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Chambersburg, PA (2026)

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania has a population of about 22,051. The city’s median household income is $56,177 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Chambersburg, with tuition ranging from $13,544 to $50,500 per year. In the Chambersburg, PA metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $107,210 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Chambersburg

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

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Chambersburg

Chambersburg is part of the Chambersburg, PA metro area (BLS area code 16540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania 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.

Chambersburg at a Glance

Other Chambersburg-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Waynesboro, PA – 13.0 mi away (26,593 pop)
• Hagerstown, MD – 20.4 mi away (186,377 pop)
• Hanover, PA – 36.6 mi away (67,480 pop)
• Frederick, MD – 36.7 mi away (152,047 pop)
• Lewistown, PA – 46.1 mi away (21,854 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts programs are near Chambersburg, PA?

Our directory lists 5 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Chambersburg. The closest is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania in Shippensburg, PA (11.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Pennsylvania State University-World Campus (61.1 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Chambersburg are: Management Analyst ($107,210), Technical Writer ($78,970), Editor ($63,790). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Waynesboro instead of Chambersburg?

Waynesboro, PA is 13.0 miles from Chambersburg 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 Chambersburg an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Chambersburg’s median household income of $56,177 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chambersburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
• Main Liberal Arts Degree Guide
• Liberal Arts Programs by State