Best Economics Schools Near Olathe, KS (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Olathe, Kansas has 16 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $9,945 to $44,966 per year for indexed programs. Olathe has a population of about 143,720. Median household income is $112,232 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 49.4% 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 Olathe

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

Olathe 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.

Olathe at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population143,720Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$112,232Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+49.4%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 Olathe, KS?

Our directory has 16 accredited schools offering economics programs near Olathe. The closest is Ottawa University-Kansas City in Overland Park, KS (10.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Washburn University (48.5 miles). 10 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles near Olathe?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Olathe 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 Lenexa instead of Olathe?

Lenexa, KS is 5.4 miles from Olathe 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 Olathe an affordable place to study economics?

Olathe’s median household income of $112,232 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Olathe 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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