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Best Economics Schools Near Tallahassee, FL (2026)
Tallahassee, Florida has 3 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $5,656 to $18,786 per year for indexed programs. Tallahassee has a population of about 199,696. Median household income is $55,931 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Tallahassee, FL metro area, the top-earning economics-related role is Financial and Investment Analyst at a median $71,490 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Economics Schools to Tallahassee
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Tallahassee, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee
Tallahassee is part of the Tallahassee, FL metro area (BLS area code 45220). 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 | $70,430 | Tallahassee, FL | $75,005 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $71,490 | Tallahassee, FL | $76,134 |
| Statistician | $54,600 | Tallahassee, FL | $58,147 |
| Management Analyst | $58,860 | Tallahassee, FL | $62,684 |
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.
Tallahassee at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 199,696 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $55,931 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 51.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Tallahassee-Area Cities With Economics Programs
- Thomasville, GA – 31.2 mi away (24,678 pop)
- Valdosta, GA – 64.0 mi away (79,844 pop)
- Albany, GA – 77.7 mi away (91,284 pop)
- Tifton, GA – 82.0 mi away (24,463 pop)
- Panama City, FL – 83.2 mi away (147,788 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited economics schools are near Tallahassee, FL?
Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering economics programs near Tallahassee. The closest is Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL (2.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Valdosta State University (63.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying economics roles near Tallahassee?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Tallahassee are: Financial and Investment Analyst ($71,490), Economist ($70,430), Management Analyst ($58,860). 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 Thomasville instead of Tallahassee?
Thomasville, GA is 31.2 miles from Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee an affordable place to study economics?
Tallahassee’s median household income of $55,931 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Tallahassee 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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