Best Economics Schools Near Paragould, AR (2026)

Paragould, Arkansas has 8 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $8,090 to $57,110 per year for indexed programs. Paragould has a population of about 29,940. Median household income is $56,181 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arkansas, the top-earning economics-related role is Statistician at a median $105,720 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Economics Schools to Paragould

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Paragould, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Paragould 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 Paragould

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Arkansas, statewide)
Economist	$91,560
Financial and Investment Analyst	$81,110
Statistician	$105,720
Management Analyst	$72,950

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.

Paragould at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	29,940	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$56,181	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	16.3%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Paragould-Area Cities With Economics Programs

Jonesboro, AR – 18.7 mi away (72,838 pop)
Poplar Bluff, MO – 49.2 mi away (20,714 pop)
Atoka, TN – 59.9 mi away (20,478 pop)
Dyersburg, TN – 63.5 mi away (21,313 pop)
West Memphis, AR – 64.9 mi away (25,284 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Paragould, AR?

Our directory has 8 accredited schools offering economics programs near Paragould. The closest is Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, AR (17.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Union University (96.4 miles). 6 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles in Arkansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles in Arkansas are: Statistician ($105,720), Economist ($91,560), Financial and Investment Analyst ($81,110). Wages for Paragould workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Jonesboro instead of Paragould?

Jonesboro, AR is 18.7 miles from Paragould 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 Paragould an affordable place to study economics?

Paragould’s median household income of $56,181 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Paragould 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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