Best Economics Schools Near Greenwood, MS (2026)

Greenwood, Mississippi has 6 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $8,965 to $44,680 per year for indexed programs. Greenwood has a population of about 13,983. Median household income is $34,659 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.5% 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 Greenwood

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Greenwood, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Greenwood 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 Mississippi schools on the Mississippi economics page.


Economics Wages Near Greenwood

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Mississippi, statewide)
EconomistN/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.


Greenwood at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population13,983Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$34,659Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Greenwood, MS?

Our directory has 6 accredited schools offering economics programs near Greenwood. The closest is University of Mississippi in University, MS (70.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Jackson State University (84.1 miles). 5 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 Greenwood workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Greenville instead of Greenwood?

Greenville, MS is 49.9 miles from Greenwood 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 Greenwood an affordable place to study economics?

Greenwood’s median household income of $34,659 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Greenwood 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 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.