Best Economics Schools Near LaGrange, GA (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

LaGrange, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $6,088 to $34,922 per year for indexed programs. LaGrange has a population of about 33,564. In Georgia, the top-earning economics-related role is Economist at a median $122,570 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Economics Schools to LaGrange

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near LaGrange, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from LaGrange city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from LaGrange. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA 37.9 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
51.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 52%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,587
Avg net price $12,786/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,088
Out‑of‑state$17,800
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Morehouse College

Atlanta, GA 61.3 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,889
Avg net price $39,013/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Spelman College

Atlanta, GA 61.4 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,993
Avg net price $38,967/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, GA 61.5 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
26.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,712
Avg net price $37,702/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 62.6 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,384
Avg net price $15,931/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Atlanta, GA 63.5 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
95.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $102,772
Avg net price $12,116/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Agnes Scott College

Decatur, GA 66.8 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,274
Avg net price $24,754/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Emory University

Atlanta, GA 66.8 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,137
Avg net price $22,585/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 112

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia economics page.

Economics Wages Near LaGrange

OccupationMedian 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near LaGrange, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering economics programs near LaGrange. The closest is University of West Georgia in Carrollton, GA (37.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Clark Atlanta University (61.5 miles). 5 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 LaGrange workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in La Grange instead of LaGrange?

La Grange, GA is 0.0 miles from LaGrange 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.

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 LaGrange

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for LaGrange:

Data verified: August 31, 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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