Best Economics Schools Near Lewes, DE (2026)

Lewes, Delaware has 35 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $10,670 to $55,730 per year for indexed programs. Lewes has a population of about 3,415. Median household income is $92,375 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 65.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Delaware, the top-earning economics-related role is Economist at a median $159,120 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Economics Schools to Lewes

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


Economics Wages Near Lewes

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Delaware, statewide)
Economist$159,120
Financial and Investment Analyst$101,800
Statistician$109,570
Management Analyst$99,480

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.


Lewes at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population3,415Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$92,375Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+65.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Lewes, DE?

Our directory has 35 accredited schools offering economics programs near Lewes. The closest is Delaware State University in Dover, DE (35.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Widener University (75.7 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles in Delaware?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles in Delaware are: Economist ($159,120), Statistician ($109,570), Financial and Investment Analyst ($101,800). Wages for Lewes workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Milford instead of Lewes?

Milford, DE is 17.5 miles from Lewes 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 Lewes an affordable place to study economics?

Lewes’s median household income of $92,375 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lewes while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Delaware 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.