Best Economics Schools Near Eureka, CA (2026)

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

Eureka, California has 1 accredited school offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $8,250 to $25,170 per year for indexed programs. Eureka has a population of about 25,412. In California, the top-earning economics-related role is Statistician at a median $135,960 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Economics Schools to Eureka

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

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Arcata, CA 6.8 miles from Eureka
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
59.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,626
Avg net price $13,171/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,250
Out‑of‑state$20,850
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

California State University-Chico

Chico, CA 142.4 miles from Eureka
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
79.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 93%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,172
Avg net price $14,480/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,472
Out‑of‑state$21,072
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, CA 187.1 miles from Eureka
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,986
Avg net price $12,885/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of California-Davis

Davis, CA 201.7 miles from Eureka
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
90.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 42%
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,838
Avg net price $14,741/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,774
Out‑of‑state$50,974
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 153

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Solano Community College

Fairfield, CA 207.5 miles from Eureka
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,170
Avg net price $4,669/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

California State University-Sacramento

Sacramento, CA 212.1 miles from Eureka
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
81.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 94%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,876
Avg net price $9,338/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,018
Out‑of‑state$20,618
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of California-Berkeley

Berkeley, CA 226.0 miles from Eureka
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
93.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 11%
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $92,446
Avg net price $13,481/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,347
Out‑of‑state$50,547
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 127

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA 227.7 miles from Eureka
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,812
Avg net price $41,431/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Economics Wages Near Eureka

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (California, statewide)
Economist$119,410
Financial and Investment Analyst$109,110
Statistician$135,960
Management Analyst$101,460

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Eureka, CA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering economics programs near Eureka. The closest is California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt in Arcata, CA (6.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt (6.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles in California?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles in California are: Statistician ($135,960), Economist ($119,410), Financial and Investment Analyst ($109,110). Wages for Eureka workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Redding instead of Eureka?

Redding, CA is 95.1 miles from Eureka 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.

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Other Programs Available in Eureka

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

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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