Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Florence, SC (2026)

Florence, South Carolina has a population of about 40,205. The city’s median household income is $56,433 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 55 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Florence, with tuition ranging from $4,488 to $18,335 per year for indexed programs. In the Florence, SC metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $78,900 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Florence

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 55 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Florence. Distances are calculated from Florence city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Florence

Florence is part of the Florence, SC metro area (BLS area code 22500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to South 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.

Florence at a Glance

Other Florence-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Sumter, SC – 38.5 mi away (73,468 pop)
• Laurinburg, NC – 43.8 mi away (20,514 pop)
• Conway, SC – 48.5 mi away (22,761 pop)
• Rockingham, NC – 52.6 mi away (24,135 pop)
• Lumberton, NC – 53.8 mi away (29,681 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Florence, SC?

Our directory has 55 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Florence. The closest is Florence-Darlington Technical College in Florence, SC (4.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of North Carolina at Pembroke (48.5 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Florence are: Management Analyst ($78,900), Technical Writer ($78,660), Human Resources Specialist ($63,580). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with South Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Sumter instead of Florence?

Sumter, SC is 38.5 miles from Florence 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 Florence an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Florence’s median household income of $56,433 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Florence while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South 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 South 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.