Best Economics Schools Near Canon City, CO (2026)

Canon City, Colorado has 11 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $9,720 to $70,734 per year for indexed programs. Canon City has a population of about 17,098. Median household income is $66,068 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Colorado, the top-earning economics-related role is Economist at a median $121,410 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Economics Schools to Canon City

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

Economics Wages Near Canon City

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Colorado, statewide)
Economist	$121,410
Financial and Investment Analyst	$103,850
Statistician	$109,660
Management Analyst	$104,750

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.

Canon City at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	17,098	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$66,068	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	27.3%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Canon City-Area Cities With Economics Programs

Fountain, CO – 33.9 mi away (28,753 pop)
Pueblo, CO – 35.0 mi away (141,280 pop)
Colorado Springs, CO – 38.4 mi away (624,789 pop)
Castle Rock, CO – 67.4 mi away (57,666 pop)
Parker, CO – 77.3 mi away (51,163 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Canon City, CO?

Our directory has 11 accredited schools offering economics programs near Canon City. The closest is Colorado College in Colorado Springs, CO (35.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus (92.3 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles in Colorado?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles in Colorado are: Economist ($121,410), Statistician ($109,660), Management Analyst ($104,750). Wages for Canon City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Fountain instead of Canon City?

Fountain, CO is 33.9 miles from Canon City 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 Canon City an affordable place to study economics?

Canon City’s median household income of $66,068 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Canon City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado 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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