Best Economics Schools Near Elizabethtown, KY (2026)

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

Elizabethtown, Kentucky has 13 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $8,424 to $52,820 per year for indexed programs. Elizabethtown has a population of about 31,870. Median household income is $56,250 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kentucky, the top-earning economics-related role is Statistician at a median $112,520 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Economics Schools to Elizabethtown

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

Economics Wages Near Elizabethtown

Elizabethtown is part of the Elizabethtown, KY metro area (BLS area code 21060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kentucky statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Economist$71,400KY statewide$78,808
Financial and Investment Analyst$90,260Elizabethtown, KY$99,625
Statistician$112,520KY statewide$124,194
Management Analyst$100,420Elizabethtown, KY$110,839

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.

Elizabethtown at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,870Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,250Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)90.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Elizabethtown, KY?

Our directory has 13 accredited schools offering economics programs near Elizabethtown. The closest is University of Louisville in Louisville, KY (36.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Georgetown College (80.1 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles near Elizabethtown?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Elizabethtown are: Statistician ($112,520), Management Analyst ($100,420), Financial and Investment Analyst ($90,260). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kentucky statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Radcliff instead of Elizabethtown?

Radcliff, KY is 8.6 miles from Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown an affordable place to study economics?

Elizabethtown’s median household income of $56,250 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Elizabethtown while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kentucky 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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