Danville, Virginia has a population of about 42,239. The city’s median household income is $42,778 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Danville, with tuition ranging from $2,528 to $22,570 per year. In Virginia, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $109,650 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer liberal arts programs. Distances are calculated from Danville city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elon University | Elon, NC | 32.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Alamance Community College | Graham, NC | 35.8 mi | $2,528 - $22,570 | – |
| North Carolina A & T State University | Greensboro, NC | 40.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Guilford College | Greensboro, NC | 43.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | 47.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia liberal arts page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Virginia, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $77,800 |
| Management Analyst | $109,650 |
| Technical Writer | $84,000 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $63,360 |
| Editor | $79,080 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $76,250 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $78,580 |
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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,239 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $42,778 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 18.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Our directory lists 5 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Danville. The closest is Elon University in Elon, NC (32.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Duke University (47.9 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Virginia are: Management Analyst ($109,650), Technical Writer ($84,000), Editor ($79,080). Wages for Danville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Martinsville, VA is 26.1 miles from Danville 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.
Danville’s median household income of $42,778 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Danville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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