Best Economics Schools Near Henderson, KY (2026)

Henderson, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $9,900 to $44,172 per year for indexed programs. Henderson has a population of about 27,994. Median household income is $47,176 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.2% 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 Henderson

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

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide)
Economist	$71,400
Financial and Investment Analyst	$81,660
Statistician	$112,520
Management Analyst	$95,630

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.

Henderson at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	27,994	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$47,176	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	18.2%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Henderson-Area Cities With Economics Programs

Evansville, IN – 10.5 mi away (115,395 pop)
Owensboro, KY – 25.8 mi away (73,011 pop)
Madisonville, KY – 34.7 mi away (24,565 pop)
Vincennes, IN – 57.9 mi away (20,726 pop)
Hopkinsville, KY – 69.4 mi away (32,733 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Henderson, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering economics programs near Henderson. The closest is University of Evansville in Evansville, IN (9.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Murray State University (94.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles in Kentucky?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles in Kentucky are: Statistician ($112,520), Management Analyst ($95,630), Financial and Investment Analyst ($81,660). Wages for Henderson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Evansville instead of Henderson?

Evansville, IN is 10.5 miles from Henderson 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 Henderson an affordable place to study economics?

Henderson’s median household income of $47,176 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Henderson 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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