Best Economics Schools Near Benicia, CA (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Benicia, California has 49 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $1,172 to $67,778 per year for indexed programs. Benicia has a population of about 26,861. Median household income is $125,040 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In California, the top-earning economics-related role is Statistician at a median $135,960 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Economics Schools to Benicia

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Benicia, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Benicia 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 California schools on the California economics page.

Economics Wages Near Benicia

Benicia is part of the Vallejo, CA metro area (BLS area code 46700). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Economist$119,410CA statewide$110,055
Financial and Investment Analyst$106,720Vallejo, CA$98,359
Statistician$135,960CA statewide$125,309
Management Analyst$103,650Vallejo, CA$95,530

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.

Benicia at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,861Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$125,040Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+45.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)108.5 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Benicia, CA?

Our directory has 49 accredited schools offering economics programs near Benicia. The closest is Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, CA (8.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is College of Alameda (21.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles near Benicia?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Benicia are: Statistician ($135,960), Economist ($119,410), Financial and Investment Analyst ($106,720). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Vallejo instead of Benicia?

Vallejo, CA is 5.3 miles from Benicia 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 Benicia an affordable place to study economics?

Benicia’s median household income of $125,040 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Benicia while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California 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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