Martinsville, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $64,758 to $82,818 per year for indexed programs. Martinsville has a population of about 13,584. Median household income is $42,434 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Virginia, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $117,580 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Martinsville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Martinsville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Martinsville city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Martinsville.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
57%
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,516
Avg net price
$22,925/yr
TuitionIn‑state$38,550
Out‑of‑state$38,550
Key stats- Retention rate: 62%
- Programs offered: 27
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$81,698
Avg net price
$24,953/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 92%
- Programs offered: 49
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,739
Avg net price
$14,578/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 42
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$69,954
Avg net price
$23,322/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 34
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,543
Avg net price
$15,840/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 22
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$76,178
Avg net price
$31,309/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 92%
- Programs offered: 18
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,128
Avg net price
$23,433/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 61
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
86%
Graduation rate
73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$60,509
Avg net price
$23,015/yr
TuitionIn‑state$16,828
Out‑of‑state$31,178
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 9
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts Wages Near Martinsville
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Virginia, statewide) |
|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $80,380 |
| Management Analyst | $117,580 |
| Technical Writer | $93,600 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $62,140 |
| Editor | $80,590 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $77,690 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $82,090 |
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.
Martinsville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 13,584 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $42,434 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
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 schools are near Martinsville, VA?
Accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Martinsville are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles in Virginia?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Virginia are: Management Analyst ($117,580), Technical Writer ($93,600), Human Resources Specialist ($82,090). 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.
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Data verified: July 23, 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.
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