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

Williamsburg, Virginia has 2 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $62,600 to $77,290 per year for indexed programs. Williamsburg has a population of about 15,564. Median household income is $70,206 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 48.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $101,380 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Williamsburg

The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Williamsburg. 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 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.

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 schools are near Williamsburg, VA?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Williamsburg. The closest is Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA (45.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Richmond (50.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Williamsburg are: Management Analyst ($101,380), Technical Writer ($79,340), Human Resources Specialist ($76,240). 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.

Learn More About Liberal Arts Programs

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• Liberal Arts programs by state

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Data verified: June 11, 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.