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Best Economics Schools Near Grand Rapids, MI (2026)
Grand Rapids, Michigan has 21 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $4,100 to $61,050 per year for indexed programs. Grand Rapids has a population of about 197,768. Median household income is $65,526 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning economics-related role is Economist at a median $106,350 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Economics Schools to Grand Rapids
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Grand Rapids, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Grand Rapids 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 Michigan schools on the Michigan economics page.
Economics Wages Near Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids is part of the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area (BLS area code 24340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economist | $106,350 | MI statewide | $111,361 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $88,210 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $92,366 |
| Statistician | $97,470 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $102,063 |
| Management Analyst | $81,710 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $85,560 |
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.
Grand Rapids at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 197,768 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $65,526 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 40.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Grand Rapids-Area Cities With Economics Programs
- Walker, MI – 4.8 mi away (24,775 pop)
- Wyoming, MI – 5.5 mi away (75,567 pop)
- Kentwood, MI – 6.2 mi away (51,689 pop)
- Holland, MI – 26.1 mi away (101,421 pop)
- Norton Shores, MI – 33.1 mi away (24,340 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited economics schools are near Grand Rapids, MI?
Our directory has 21 accredited schools offering economics programs near Grand Rapids. The closest is Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, MI (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Michigan State University (61.8 miles). 6 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying economics roles near Grand Rapids?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Grand Rapids are: Economist ($106,350), Statistician ($97,470), Financial and Investment Analyst ($88,210). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Walker instead of Grand Rapids?
Walker, MI is 4.8 miles from Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids an affordable place to study economics?
Grand Rapids’s median household income of $65,526 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grand Rapids while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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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