Best Economics Schools Near Murray, KY (2026)

Murray, Kentucky has 9 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $8,616 to $67,498 per year for indexed programs. Murray has a population of about 17,888. Median household income is $40,348 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.0% 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 Murray

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

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.

Murray at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	17,888	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$40,348	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	37.0%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Murray-Area Cities With Economics Programs

Paducah, KY – 36.2 mi away (49,027 pop)
Hopkinsville, KY – 49.1 mi away (32,733 pop)
Clarksville, TN – 54.3 mi away (179,367 pop)
Madisonville, KY – 67.5 mi away (24,565 pop)
Dyersburg, TN – 70.8 mi away (21,313 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Murray, KY?

Our directory has 9 accredited schools offering economics programs near Murray. The closest is Murray State University in Murray, KY (0.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Southern Indiana (99.6 miles). 9 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 Murray workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Paducah instead of Murray?

Paducah, KY is 36.2 miles from Murray 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 Murray an affordable place to study economics?

Murray’s median household income of $40,348 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Murray 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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