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Best Economics Schools Near Little Rock, AR (2026)
Little Rock, Arkansas has 7 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $8,674 to $38,200 per year for indexed programs. Little Rock has a population of about 202,739. Median household income is $60,583 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area, the top-earning economics-related role is Statistician at a median $100,620 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Economics Schools to Little Rock
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Little Rock, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Little Rock 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 Arkansas schools on the Arkansas economics page.
Economics Wages Near Little Rock
Little Rock is part of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area (BLS area code 30780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arkansas statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economist | $85,000 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $95,078 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $81,320 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $90,962 |
| Statistician | $100,620 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $112,550 |
| Management Analyst | $75,750 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $84,732 |
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.
Little Rock at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 202,739 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $60,583 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 44.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Little Rock-Area Cities With Economics Programs
- North Little Rock, AR – 7.9 mi away (66,278 pop)
- Bryant, AR – 10.7 mi away (20,005 pop)
- Sherwood, AR – 12.4 mi away (30,657 pop)
- Benton, AR – 15.9 mi away (35,775 pop)
- Jacksonville, AR – 16.8 mi away (28,518 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited economics schools are near Little Rock, AR?
Our directory has 7 accredited schools offering economics programs near Little Rock. The closest is University of Arkansas at Little Rock in Little Rock, AR (1.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lyon College (83.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying economics roles near Little Rock?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Little Rock are: Statistician ($100,620), Economist ($85,000), Financial and Investment Analyst ($81,320). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arkansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in North Little Rock instead of Little Rock?
North Little Rock, AR is 7.9 miles from Little Rock 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.
Is Little Rock an affordable place to study economics?
Little Rock’s median household income of $60,583 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Little Rock while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arkansas 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: 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.
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