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

Summerville, South Carolina has a population of about 51,262. The city’s median household income is $78,621 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There is 1 accredited liberal arts program within 100 miles of Summerville, with tuition ranging from $5,498 to $17,185 per year. In the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $97,090 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Summerville

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

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Summerville

Summerville is part of the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area (BLS area code 16700). 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.

Summerville at a Glance

Other Summerville-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• North Charleston, SC – 9.1 mi away (109,298 pop)
• Goose Creek, SC – 10.1 mi away (42,039 pop)
• Hanahan, SC – 11.4 mi away (23,439 pop)
• Charleston, SC – 18.1 mi away (613,847 pop)
• Mount Pleasant, SC – 22.9 mi away (84,170 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts programs are near Summerville, SC?

Our directory lists 1 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Summerville. The closest is Savannah State University in Savannah, GA (85.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Savannah State University (85.0 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Summerville are: Management Analyst ($97,090), Technical Writer ($84,350), Training and Development Specialist ($82,140). 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 North Charleston instead of Summerville?

North Charleston, SC is 9.1 miles from Summerville 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 Summerville an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Summerville’s median household income of $78,621 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Summerville 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