Best Economics Schools Near Dalton, GA (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Dalton, Georgia has 20 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $5,808 to $56,120 per year for indexed programs. Dalton has a population of about 34,402. Median household income is $61,236 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.9% 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 Dalton

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Dalton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Dalton 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 Dalton

Dalton is part of the Dalton, GA metro area (BLS area code 19140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Economist$122,570GA statewide$136,492
Financial and Investment Analyst$80,750Dalton, GA$89,922
Statistician$115,150GA statewide$128,229
Management Analyst$98,090Dalton, GA$109,232

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.

Dalton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population34,402Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$61,236Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Dalton, GA?

Our directory has 20 accredited schools offering economics programs near Dalton. The closest is Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, TN (19.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus (76.3 miles). 6 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles near Dalton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Dalton are: Economist ($122,570), Statistician ($115,150), Management Analyst ($98,090). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Calhoun instead of Dalton?

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

Dalton’s median household income of $61,236 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dalton 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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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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