Best Economics Schools Near Searcy, AR (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Searcy, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $8,090 to $44,978 per year for indexed programs. Searcy has a population of about 23,115. Median household income is $50,896 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.4% 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 Searcy

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Searcy, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Searcy city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Searcy. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Lyon College

Batesville, AR 37.5 miles from Searcy
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
27.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 63%
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,232
Avg net price $19,616/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,000
Out‑of‑state$31,000
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Hendrix College

Conway, AR 41.2 miles from Searcy
  • 4 year
54.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,376
Avg net price $24,149/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, AR 42.4 miles from Searcy
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,938
Avg net price $16,511/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR 49.6 miles from Searcy
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 59%
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,265
Avg net price $17,248/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,748
Out‑of‑state$22,158
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, AR 72.4 miles from Searcy
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
51.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,617
Avg net price $12,366/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,090
Out‑of‑state$14,522
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR 79.2 miles from Searcy
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 96%
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,766
Avg net price $12,970/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,674
Out‑of‑state$14,668
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 118

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR 148.5 miles from Searcy
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 74%
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,191
Avg net price $18,209/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,104
Out‑of‑state$29,966
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 142

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Fort Smith, AR 149.1 miles from Searcy
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,102
Avg net price $10,574/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas economics page.

Economics Wages Near Searcy

OccupationMedian 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.

Searcy at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,115Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$50,896Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Searcy, AR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering economics programs near Searcy. The closest is Lyon College in Batesville, AR (37.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arkansas State University (72.4 miles). 3 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 Searcy workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Cabot instead of Searcy?

Cabot, AR is 24.7 miles from Searcy 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 Searcy an affordable place to study economics?

Searcy’s median household income of $50,896 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Searcy 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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Other Programs Available in Searcy

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Searcy:

Data verified: August 31, 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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