Best Economics Schools Near Hutchinson, KS (2026)

Hutchinson, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $3,680 to $33,000 per year for indexed programs. Hutchinson has a population of about 39,837. Median household income is $58,801 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.0% 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 Hutchinson

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

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.

Hutchinson at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	39,837	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$58,801	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	20.0%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Hutchinson-Area Cities With Economics Programs

Newton, KS – 30.4 mi away (20,625 pop)
Wichita, KS – 40.4 mi away (482,205 pop)
Derby, KS – 50.1 mi away (23,633 pop)
Salina, KS – 54.0 mi away (47,123 pop)
Junction City, KS – 87.6 mi away (40,157 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Hutchinson, KS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering economics programs near Hutchinson. The closest is Bethany College in Lindsborg, KS (37.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Emporia State University (96.9 miles). 4 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 Hutchinson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Newton instead of Hutchinson?

Newton, KS is 30.4 miles from Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson an affordable place to study economics?

Hutchinson’s median household income of $58,801 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hutchinson 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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