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Best Economics Schools Near Morton Grove, IL (2026)
Morton Grove, Illinois has 36 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $12,383 to $68,322 per year for indexed programs. Morton Grove has a population of about 24,687. Median household income is $106,078 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 52.1% 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 Morton Grove
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Morton Grove, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Morton Grove 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 Illinois schools on the Illinois economics page.
Economics Wages Near Morton Grove
Morton Grove 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economist | N/A | IL statewide | – |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $101,750 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $98,214 |
| Statistician | $122,180 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $117,934 |
| Management Analyst | $105,090 | Chicago-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.
Morton Grove at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,687 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $106,078 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 52.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Morton Grove-Area Cities With Economics Programs
- Niles, IL – 1.5 mi away (29,617 pop)
- Skokie, IL – 2.6 mi away (64,270 pop)
- Glenview, IL – 3.2 mi away (47,475 pop)
- Park Ridge, IL – 3.5 mi away (37,496 pop)
- Wilmette, IL – 3.9 mi away (27,219 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited economics schools are near Morton Grove, IL?
Our directory has 36 accredited schools offering economics programs near Morton Grove. The closest is Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, IL (5.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lake Forest College (14.5 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying economics roles near Morton Grove?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Morton Grove 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 Niles instead of Morton Grove?
Niles, IL is 1.5 miles from Morton Grove 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 Morton Grove an affordable place to study economics?
Morton Grove’s median household income of $106,078 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Morton Grove 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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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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