Best Economics Schools Near Dodge City, KS (2026)

Dodge City, Kansas has 2 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $3,680 to $17,741 per year for indexed programs. Dodge City has a population of about 27,652. Median household income is $67,958 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kansas, the top-earning economics-related role is Economist at a median $138,790 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Economics Schools to Dodge City

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

Economics Wages Near Dodge City

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Kansas, statewide)
Economist	$138,790
Financial and Investment Analyst	$84,860
Statistician	$111,780
Management Analyst	$81,210

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.

Dodge City at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	27,652	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$67,958	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	19.7%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Dodge City-Area Cities With Economics Programs

Garden City, KS – 48.2 mi away (30,040 pop)
Liberal, KS – 70.3 mi away (20,155 pop)
Hays, KS – 86.1 mi away (21,713 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Dodge City, KS?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering economics programs near Dodge City. The closest is Barton County Community College in Great Bend, KS (82.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fort Hays State University (85.1 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles in Kansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles in Kansas are: Economist ($138,790), Statistician ($111,780), Financial and Investment Analyst ($84,860). Wages for Dodge City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Garden City instead of Dodge City?

Garden City, KS is 48.2 miles from Dodge City 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 Dodge City an affordable place to study economics?

Dodge City’s median household income of $67,958 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dodge City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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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