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Best Economics Schools Near Milton, GA (2026)
Milton, Georgia has 21 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $5,808 to $64,280 per year for indexed programs. Milton has a population of about 41,305. Median household income is $151,235 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 77.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning economics-related role is Economist at a median $122,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Economics Schools to Milton
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Milton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Milton 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 Milton
Milton is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (BLS area code 12060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economist | $122,570 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $122,448 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $100,830 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $100,729 |
| Statistician | $115,590 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $115,475 |
| Management Analyst | $101,220 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $101,119 |
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.
Milton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,305 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $151,235 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 77.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Milton-Area Cities With Economics Programs
- Alpharetta, GA – 5.0 mi away (65,338 pop)
- Roswell, GA – 7.0 mi away (94,598 pop)
- Johns Creek, GA – 9.5 mi away (83,873 pop)
- Woodstock, GA – 11.4 mi away (30,929 pop)
- Peachtree Corners, GA – 12.5 mi away (42,773 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited economics schools are near Milton, GA?
Our directory has 21 accredited schools offering economics programs near Milton. The closest is Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA (16.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Spelman College (27.5 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying economics roles near Milton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Milton are: Economist ($122,570), Statistician ($115,590), Management Analyst ($101,220). 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 Alpharetta instead of Milton?
Alpharetta, GA is 5.0 miles from Milton 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 Milton an affordable place to study economics?
Milton’s median household income of $151,235 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Milton 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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