Best Economics Schools Near Burbank, IL (2026)

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

Burbank, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $52,386 to $68,164 per year for indexed programs. Burbank has a population of about 28,822. Median household income is $83,975 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, the top-earning economics-related role is Statistician at a median $122,180 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Economics Schools to Burbank

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

Chicago, IL 9.2 miles from Burbank
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
93.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $91,885
Avg net price $14,860/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 99%
  • Programs offered: 105

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago, IL 9.4 miles from Burbank
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
81.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 55%
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $82,592
Avg net price $18,425/yr
Tuition
In‑state$52,386
Out‑of‑state$52,386
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, IL 10.7 miles from Burbank
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
79.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,740
Avg net price $10,974/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 140

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Dominican University

River Forest, IL 11.3 miles from Burbank
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,327
Avg net price $11,745/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Roosevelt University

Chicago, IL 11.7 miles from Burbank
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,712
Avg net price $20,194/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

DePaul University

Chicago, IL 11.7 miles from Burbank
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,751
Avg net price $30,902/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 166

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, IL 13.9 miles from Burbank
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,462
Avg net price $24,185/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Northeastern Illinois University

Chicago, IL 16.5 miles from Burbank
  • 4 year
35.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,234
Avg net price $14,109/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Economics Wages Near Burbank

Burbank is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (BLS area code 16980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Illinois statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
EconomistN/AIL statewide–
Financial and Investment Analyst$101,750Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$98,214
Statistician$122,180Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$117,934
Management Analyst$105,090Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$101,438

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.

Burbank at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population28,822Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$83,975Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+15.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)103.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Burbank, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering economics programs near Burbank. The closest is University of Chicago in Chicago, IL (9.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Roosevelt University (11.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles near Burbank?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Burbank are: Statistician ($122,180), Management Analyst ($105,090), Financial and Investment Analyst ($101,750). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Illinois statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Oak Lawn instead of Burbank?

Oak Lawn, IL is 2.3 miles from Burbank 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 Burbank an affordable place to study economics?

Burbank’s median household income of $83,975 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Burbank while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Illinois 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 Burbank

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

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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