Greenville, Mississippi has 3 accredited schools offering economics programs. Greenville has a population of about 28,833. Median household income is $36,297 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Mississippi, the top-earning economics-related role is Financial and Investment Analyst at a median $79,580 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Economics Schools to Greenville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Greenville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Greenville 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 Greenville.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$34,724
Avg net price
$17,043/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 22
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,848
Avg net price
$26,034/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 19
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,060
Avg net price
$23,836/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 66%
- Programs offered: 58
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$50,994
Avg net price
$13,314/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 124
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,513
Avg net price
$17,595/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 108
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,140
Avg net price
$21,708/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 103
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Mississippi schools on the Mississippi economics page.
Economics Wages Near Greenville
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Mississippi, statewide) |
|---|
| Economist | N/A |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $79,580 |
| Statistician | $64,670 |
| Management Analyst | $69,390 |
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.
Greenville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 28,833 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $36,297 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Greenville-Area Cities With Economics Programs
- Greenwood, MS – 49.9 mi away (21,218 pop)
- Vicksburg, MS – 74.4 mi away (27,887 pop)
- Pine Bluff, AR – 79.6 mi away (47,784 pop)
- Clinton, MS – 82.3 mi away (25,211 pop)
- Madison, MS – 82.6 mi away (26,031 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited economics schools are near Greenville, MS?
Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering economics programs near Greenville. The closest is Tougaloo College in Tougaloo, MS (85.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Jackson State University (89.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying economics roles in Mississippi?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles in Mississippi are: Financial and Investment Analyst ($79,580), Management Analyst ($69,390), Statistician ($64,670). Wages for Greenville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Greenwood instead of Greenville?
Greenwood, MS is 49.9 miles from Greenville 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 Greenville an affordable place to study economics?
Greenville’s median household income of $36,297 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Greenville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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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