Best Economics Schools Near LaPorte, IN (2026)

LaPorte, Indiana has 36 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $8,424 to $70,662 per year for indexed programs. LaPorte has a population of about 21,732. In Indiana, the top-earning economics-related role is Statistician at a median $109,300 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Economics Schools to LaPorte

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


Economics Wages Near LaPorte

LaPorte is part of the Michigan City-La Porte, IN metro area (BLS area code 33140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Economist$80,750IN statewide$88,059
Financial and Investment Analyst$81,760IN statewide$89,160
Statistician$109,300IN statewide$119,193
Management Analyst$101,460Michigan City-La Porte, IN$110,643

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.


LaPorte at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near LaPorte, IN?

Our directory has 36 accredited schools offering economics programs near LaPorte. The closest is Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, IN (19.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Roosevelt University (50.5 miles). 10 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles near LaPorte?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near LaPorte are: Statistician ($109,300), Management Analyst ($101,460), Financial and Investment Analyst ($81,760). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in La Porte instead of LaPorte?

La Porte, IN is 0.2 miles from LaPorte 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 LaPorte

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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.