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Best Economics Schools Near Palm Bay, FL (2026)
Palm Bay, Florida has 6 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $6,368 to $60,580 per year for indexed programs. Palm Bay has a population of about 125,273. Median household income is $67,521 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Florida, the top-earning economics-related role is Statistician at a median $108,040 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Economics Schools to Palm Bay
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Palm Bay, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Palm Bay 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 Florida schools on the Florida economics page.
Economics Wages Near Palm Bay
Palm Bay is part of the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area (BLS area code 37340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economist | $102,430 | FL statewide | $102,430 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $100,570 | Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $100,570 |
| Statistician | $108,040 | FL statewide | $108,040 |
| Management Analyst | $99,680 | Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $99,680 |
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.
Palm Bay at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 125,273 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $67,521 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.0 (at U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Palm Bay-Area Cities With Economics Programs
- West Melbourne, FL – 5.8 mi away (21,293 pop)
- Melbourne, FL – 8.9 mi away (81,185 pop)
- Sebastian, FL – 17.6 mi away (24,772 pop)
- Rockledge, FL – 23.4 mi away (27,068 pop)
- Saint Cloud, FL – 41.5 mi away (47,809 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited economics schools are near Palm Bay, FL?
Our directory has 6 accredited schools offering economics programs near Palm Bay. The closest is Ana G. Mendez University in Orlando, FL (52.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Palm Beach Atlantic University (96.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying economics roles near Palm Bay?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Palm Bay are: Statistician ($108,040), Economist ($102,430), Financial and Investment Analyst ($100,570). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in West Melbourne instead of Palm Bay?
West Melbourne, FL is 5.8 miles from Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay an affordable place to study economics?
Palm Bay’s median household income of $67,521 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Palm Bay while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida 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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