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Best Economics Schools Near Pittsfield, MA (2026)
Pittsfield, Massachusetts has 54 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $10,866 to $68,780 per year for indexed programs. Pittsfield has a population of about 43,559. Median household income is $68,386 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Pittsfield, MA metro area, the top-earning economics-related role is Management Analyst at a median $125,010 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Economics Schools to Pittsfield
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Pittsfield, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Pittsfield 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 Massachusetts schools on the Massachusetts economics page.
Economics Wages Near Pittsfield
Pittsfield is part of the Pittsfield, MA metro area (BLS area code 38340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economist | $106,380 | MA statewide | $111,861 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $97,070 | Pittsfield, MA | $102,072 |
| Statistician | $96,710 | MA statewide | $101,693 |
| Management Analyst | $125,010 | Pittsfield, MA | $131,451 |
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.
Pittsfield at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,559 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $68,386 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 34.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Pittsfield-Area Cities With Economics Programs
- Troy, NY – 28.8 mi away (49,702 pop)
- Northampton, MA – 31.1 mi away (28,483 pop)
- Albany, NY – 31.1 mi away (596,419 pop)
- Westfield, MA – 33.7 mi away (41,552 pop)
- Holyoke, MA – 35.7 mi away (40,280 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited economics schools are near Pittsfield, MA?
Our directory has 54 accredited schools offering economics programs near Pittsfield. The closest is Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington, MA (17.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mount Holyoke College (37.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying economics roles near Pittsfield?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Pittsfield are: Management Analyst ($125,010), Economist ($106,380), Financial and Investment Analyst ($97,070). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Troy instead of Pittsfield?
Troy, NY is 28.8 miles from Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield an affordable place to study economics?
Pittsfield’s median household income of $68,386 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pittsfield while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Massachusetts 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.