Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Hilton Head Island, SC (2026)

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina has a population of about 37,805. The city’s median household income is $96,715 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 55.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There is 1 accredited liberal arts program within 100 miles of Hilton Head Island, with tuition ranging from $5,498 to $17,185 per year. In the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $82,280 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Hilton Head Island

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

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island is part of the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC metro area (BLS area code 25940). 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.

Hilton Head Island at a Glance

Other Hilton Head Island-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Beaufort, SC – 18.1 mi away (53,086 pop)
• Savannah, GA – 27.4 mi away (280,692 pop)
• Pooler, GA – 30.1 mi away (23,744 pop)
• Hinesville, GA – 56.9 mi away (51,673 pop)
• Statesboro, GA – 62.3 mi away (40,141 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts programs are near Hilton Head Island, SC?

Our directory lists 1 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Hilton Head Island. The closest is Savannah State University in Savannah, GA (21.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Savannah State University (21.6 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Hilton Head Island?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Hilton Head Island are: Management Analyst ($82,280), Technical Writer ($78,660), Training and Development Specialist ($68,370). 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 Beaufort instead of Hilton Head Island?

Beaufort, SC is 18.1 miles from Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Hilton Head Island’s median household income of $96,715 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hilton Head Island 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