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Best Economics Schools Near Eureka, CA (2026)
Updated August 11, 2026BLS dataCollege ScorecardOn this page
Eureka, California has 1 accredited school offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $8,250 to $20,850 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.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California economics page.
Economics Wages Near Eureka
Occupation
Median 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.
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.
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.