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

Martinsville, Virginia has a population of about 13,584. The city’s median household income is $42,434 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Martinsville, with tuition ranging from $64,758 to $82,818 per year. In Virginia, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $109,650 annually (BLS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Martinsville

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

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Martinsville

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.

Martinsville at a Glance

Other Martinsville-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Danville, VA – 26.1 mi away (48,015 pop)
• Greensboro, NC – 40.6 mi away (331,894 pop)
• Roanoke, VA – 41.5 mi away (215,793 pop)
• Kernersville, NC – 41.7 mi away (24,066 pop)
• Salem, VA – 43.0 mi away (25,549 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts programs are near Martinsville, VA?

Our directory lists 5 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Martinsville. The closest is Guilford College in Greensboro, NC (41.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (48.5 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles in Virginia?

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 Martinsville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Danville instead of Martinsville?

Danville, VA is 26.1 miles from Martinsville 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 Martinsville an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Martinsville’s median household income of $42,434 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Martinsville 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