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

Hampton, Virginia has a population of about 137,334. The city’s median household income is $67,758 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 31 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Hampton, with tuition ranging from $4,958 to $12,149 per year for indexed programs. In the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $98,690 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Hampton

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 31 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Hampton. Distances are calculated from Hampton city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Hampton

Hampton is part of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area (BLS area code 47260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia 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.

Hampton at a Glance

Other Hampton-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Newport News, VA – 9.2 mi away (181,825 pop)
• Norfolk, VA – 12.5 mi away (245,115 pop)
• Portsmouth, VA – 14.4 mi away (95,252 pop)
• Williamsburg, VA – 24.1 mi away (81,840 pop)
• Chesapeake, VA – 26.3 mi away (237,940 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 31 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Hampton. The closest is Hampton University in Hampton, VA (2.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Rappahannock Community College (38.0 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Hampton are: Management Analyst ($98,690), Technical Writer ($76,990), Training and Development Specialist ($74,080). 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 Newport News instead of Hampton?

Newport News, VA is 9.2 miles from Hampton 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 Hampton an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Hampton’s median household income of $67,758 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hampton 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.

Related Resources

• Online Liberal Arts Programs in Virginia
• 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.