Best Economics Schools Near Calhoun, GA (2026)

Calhoun, Georgia has 20 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $5,808 to $47,590 per year for indexed programs. Calhoun has a population of about 17,611. Median household income is $51,439 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning economics-related role is Economist at a median $122,570 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Economics Schools to Calhoun

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

Economics Wages Near Calhoun

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Economist	$122,570
Financial and Investment Analyst	$99,420
Statistician	$115,150
Management Analyst	$99,600

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.

Calhoun at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	17,611	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$51,439	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	18.3%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Calhoun-Area Cities With Economics Programs

Dalton, GA – 19.2 mi away (87,688 pop)
Rome, GA – 21.1 mi away (61,019 pop)
Cartersville, GA – 24.1 mi away (55,195 pop)
Canton, GA – 30.7 mi away (26,340 pop)
Acworth, GA – 33.9 mi away (22,418 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Calhoun, GA?

Our directory has 20 accredited schools offering economics programs near Calhoun. The closest is Berry College in Mount Berry, GA (19.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Morehouse College (59.7 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles in Georgia are: Economist ($122,570), Statistician ($115,150), Management Analyst ($99,600). Wages for Calhoun workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Dalton instead of Calhoun?

Dalton, GA is 19.2 miles from Calhoun 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 Calhoun an affordable place to study economics?

Calhoun’s median household income of $51,439 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Calhoun while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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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Other Programs Available in Calhoun

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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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