Best Economics Schools Near Leawood, KS (2026)

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

Leawood, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $13,296 to $13,296 per year for indexed programs. Leawood has a population of about 33,844. Median household income is $184,976 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 75.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area, the top-earning economics-related role is Economist at a median $128,520 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Economics Schools to Leawood

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

Ottawa University-Online

Overland Park, KS 1.8 miles from Leawood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,552
Tuition
In‑state$13,296
Out‑of‑state$13,296
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Baker University

Baldwin City, KS 31.5 miles from Leawood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,855
Avg net price $25,301/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS 33.6 miles from Leawood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,945
Avg net price $18,059/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 183

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Ottawa University-Ottawa

Ottawa, KS 40.3 miles from Leawood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
33.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,552
Avg net price $27,963/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Benedictine College

Atchison, KS 52.9 miles from Leawood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,175
Avg net price $27,891/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Washburn University

Topeka, KS 58.5 miles from Leawood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,774
Avg net price $15,280/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Emporia State University

Emporia, KS 90.5 miles from Leawood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,601
Avg net price $16,261/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS 104.8 miles from Leawood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,579
Avg net price $15,784/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Economics Wages Near Leawood

Leawood is part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area (BLS area code 28140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kansas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Economist$128,520Kansas City, MO-KS$138,941
Financial and Investment Analyst$97,680Kansas City, MO-KS$105,600
Statistician$111,780Kansas City, MO-KS$120,843
Management Analyst$98,430Kansas City, MO-KS$106,411

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.

Leawood at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population33,844Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$184,976Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+75.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Leawood, KS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering economics programs near Leawood. The closest is Ottawa University-Online in Overland Park, KS (1.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Baker University (31.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles near Leawood?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Leawood are: Economist ($128,520), Statistician ($111,780), Management Analyst ($98,430). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Overland Park instead of Leawood?

Overland Park, KS is 3.6 miles from Leawood 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 Leawood an affordable place to study economics?

Leawood’s median household income of $184,976 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Leawood 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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Other Programs Available in Leawood

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

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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