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Best Economics Schools Near Cullman, AL (2026)
Updated August 11, 2026BLS dataCollege ScorecardOn this page
Cullman, Alabama has 11 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $9,098 to $56,120 per year for indexed programs. Cullman has a population of about 20,239. In Alabama, the top-earning economics-related role is Economist at a median $129,960 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Economics Schools to Cullman
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Cullman, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Cullman city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama economics page.
Economics Wages Near Cullman
Occupation
Median Annual Wage (Alabama, statewide)
Economist
$129,960
Financial and Investment Analyst
$91,290
Statistician
$76,400
Management Analyst
$108,040
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.
How many accredited economics schools are near Cullman, AL?
Our directory has 11 accredited schools offering economics programs near Cullman. The closest is University of Alabama in Huntsville in Huntsville, AL (39.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Berry College (94.6 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying economics roles in Alabama?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles in Alabama are: Economist ($129,960), Management Analyst ($108,040), Financial and Investment Analyst ($91,290). Wages for Cullman workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Decatur instead of Cullman?
Decatur, AL is 28.7 miles from Cullman and has its own set of local economics programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
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.
Data verified: August 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.