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Best Economics Schools Near Grand Junction, CO (2026)
Grand Junction, Colorado has 1 accredited school offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $11,318 to $24,434 per year for indexed programs. Grand Junction has a population of about 67,027. Median household income is $66,676 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.1% 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 Grand Junction
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Grand Junction, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction
Grand Junction is part of the Grand Junction, CO metro area (BLS area code 24300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economist | $121,410 | CO statewide | $127,131 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $103,850 | CO statewide | $108,743 |
| Statistician | $109,660 | CO statewide | $114,827 |
| Management Analyst | $86,260 | Grand Junction, CO | $90,325 |
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.
Grand Junction at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 67,027 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $66,676 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 36.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Grand Junction-Area Cities With Economics Programs
- Montrose, CO – 57.3 mi away (22,919 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited economics schools are near Grand Junction, CO?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering economics programs near Grand Junction. The closest is Western Colorado University in Gunnison, CO (96.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Western Colorado University (96.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying economics roles near Grand Junction?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Grand Junction are: Economist ($121,410), Statistician ($109,660), Financial and Investment Analyst ($103,850). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Montrose instead of Grand Junction?
Montrose, CO is 57.3 miles from Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction an affordable place to study economics?
Grand Junction’s median household income of $66,676 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grand Junction 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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