Best Economics Schools Near West Covina, CA (2026)

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

West Covina, California has 78 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $1,204 to $67,980 per year for indexed programs. West Covina has a population of about 107,436. Median household income is $98,570 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning economics-related role is Economist at a median $151,510 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Economics Schools to West Covina

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

West Covina is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (BLS area code 31080). 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$151,510Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$133,371
Financial and Investment Analyst$102,260Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$90,018
Statistician$116,200Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$102,289
Management Analyst$104,930Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$92,368

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.

West Covina at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population107,436Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$98,570Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)113.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near West Covina, CA?

Our directory has 78 accredited schools offering economics programs near West Covina. The closest is California State Polytechnic University-Pomona in Pomona, CA (5.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Scripps College (11.9 miles). 6 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles near West Covina?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near West Covina are: Economist ($151,510), Statistician ($116,200), Management Analyst ($104,930). 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 La Puente instead of West Covina?

La Puente, CA is 2.9 miles from West Covina 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 West Covina an affordable place to study economics?

West Covina’s median household income of $98,570 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in West Covina 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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