Eden Prairie, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $68,104 to $82,991 per year for indexed programs. Eden Prairie has a population of about 63,249. Median household income is $127,732 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 64.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning economics-related role is Economist at a median $107,030 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Economics Schools to Eden Prairie
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Eden Prairie, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Eden Prairie 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Eden Prairie.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,829
Avg net price
$23,873/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 63
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$69,020
Avg net price
$16,778/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 250
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,282
Avg net price
$19,764/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 81
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$73,739
Avg net price
$29,155/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 87%
- Programs offered: 109
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
29%
Graduation rate
89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,878
Avg net price
$32,149/yr
TuitionIn‑state$68,104
Out‑of‑state$68,104
Key stats- Retention rate: 93%
- Programs offered: 40
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
88%
Graduation rate
59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,106
Avg net price
$20,744/yr
TuitionIn‑state$50,004
Out‑of‑state$50,004
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 65
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$64,705
Avg net price
$16,863/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 62
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
88%
Graduation rate
73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,764
Avg net price
$28,556/yr
TuitionIn‑state$44,226
Out‑of‑state$44,226
Key stats- Retention rate: 86%
- Programs offered: 79
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Minnesota schools on the Minnesota economics page.
Economics Wages Near Eden Prairie
Eden Prairie is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 33460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Minnesota statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Economist | $107,030 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $102,128 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $103,350 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $98,616 |
| Statistician | N/A | MN statewide | – |
| Management Analyst | $101,560 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $96,908 |
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.
Eden Prairie at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 63,249 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $127,732 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 64.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 104.8 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Eden Prairie-Area Cities With Economics Programs
- Chanhassen, MN – 5.0 mi away (25,469 pop)
- Shakopee, MN – 5.2 mi away (40,610 pop)
- Edina, MN – 5.7 mi away (51,350 pop)
- Minnetonka, MN – 5.8 mi away (52,369 pop)
- Bloomington, MN – 7.2 mi away (85,319 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited economics schools are near Eden Prairie, MN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering economics programs near Eden Prairie. The closest is Augsburg University in Minneapolis, MN (13.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Macalester College (15.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying economics roles near Eden Prairie?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Eden Prairie are: Economist ($107,030), Financial and Investment Analyst ($103,350), Management Analyst ($101,560). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Minnesota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Chanhassen instead of Eden Prairie?
Chanhassen, MN is 5.0 miles from Eden Prairie 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 Eden Prairie an affordable place to study economics?
Eden Prairie’s median household income of $127,732 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Eden Prairie while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota 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 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.
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