Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Blacksburg, VA (2026)

Blacksburg, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $2,545 to $82,818 per year for indexed programs. Blacksburg has a population of about 45,288. Median household income is $48,070 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 69.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $95,940 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Blacksburg

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Blacksburg. Distances are calculated from Blacksburg city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Blacksburg

Blacksburg is part of the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area (BLS area code 13980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.

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.

Blacksburg at a Glance

Other Blacksburg-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Christiansburg, VA – 6.3 mi away (22,088 pop)
• Salem, VA – 20.8 mi away (25,549 pop)
• Roanoke, VA – 26.0 mi away (215,793 pop)
• Bluefield, WV – 43.5 mi away (43,012 pop)
• Martinsville, VA – 49.0 mi away (34,132 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Blacksburg, VA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Blacksburg. The closest is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, VA (0.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is North Carolina A & T State University (87.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Blacksburg are: Management Analyst ($95,940), Technical Writer ($93,600), Editor ($80,590). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Christiansburg instead of Blacksburg?

Christiansburg, VA is 6.3 miles from Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Blacksburg’s median household income of $48,070 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Blacksburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia 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.

Learn More About Liberal Arts Programs

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Data verified: June 11, 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.