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

Williamsburg, Virginia has a population of about 15,564. The city’s median household income is $70,206 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 48.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 2 accredited liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Williamsburg, with tuition ranging from $62,600 to $77,290 per year. 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 Williamsburg

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

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Williamsburg

Williamsburg 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.

Williamsburg at a Glance

Other Williamsburg-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Newport News, VA – 15.4 mi away (181,825 pop)
• Hampton, VA – 24.1 mi away (135,410 pop)
• Hopewell, VA – 32.5 mi away (22,735 pop)
• Portsmouth, VA – 35.1 mi away (95,252 pop)
• Norfolk, VA – 35.8 mi away (245,115 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory lists 2 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Williamsburg. The closest is Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA (45.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Richmond (50.4 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg?

Newport News, VA is 15.4 miles from Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Williamsburg’s median household income of $70,206 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Williamsburg 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