Best Economics Schools Near Owosso, MI (2026)

Owosso, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering economics programs. Owosso has a population of about 14,658. Median household income is $53,702 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.7% 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 Owosso

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Owosso, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Owosso city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Owosso. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score β€” U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI 23.7 miles from Owosso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,253
Avg net price $19,680/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 230

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Michigan-Flint

Flint, MI 24.6 miles from Owosso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,230
Avg net price $7,007/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Alma College

Alma, MI 36.5 miles from Owosso
  • 4 year
51.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,742
Avg net price $20,694/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI 37.2 miles from Owosso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,955
Avg net price $10,775/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Northwood University

Midland, MI 44.0 miles from Owosso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,075
Avg net price $27,232/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI 51.0 miles from Owosso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,874
Avg net price $17,597/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,760
Out‑of‑state$14,760
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 183

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI 53.5 miles from Owosso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,612
Avg net price $9,120/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI 54.4 miles from Owosso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
93.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,648
Avg net price $13,138/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 206

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan economics page.


Economics Wages Near Owosso

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide)
Economist$106,350
Financial and Investment Analyst$95,420
Statistician$102,710
Management Analyst$93,640

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.


Owosso at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population14,658Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,702Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Owosso, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering economics programs near Owosso. The closest is Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI (23.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northwood University (44.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles in Michigan?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles in Michigan are: Economist ($106,350), Statistician ($102,710), Financial and Investment Analyst ($95,420). Wages for Owosso workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in East Lansing instead of Owosso?

East Lansing, MI is 23.1 miles from Owosso 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 Owosso an affordable place to study economics?

Owosso’s median household income of $53,702 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Owosso 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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Other Programs Available in Owosso

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Owosso:

Data verified: August 31, 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.