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Best Economics Schools Near Pascagoula, MS (2026)
Pascagoula, Mississippi has 6 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $6,360 to $68,678 per year for indexed programs. Pascagoula has a population of about 21,812. Median household income is $43,286 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area, the top-earning economics-related role is Management Analyst at a median $88,710 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Economics Schools to Pascagoula
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Pascagoula, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Pascagoula 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 Pascagoula
Pascagoula is part of the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area (BLS area code 25060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Mississippi statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economist | N/A | MS statewide | – |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $79,560 | Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $88,400 |
| Statistician | $64,670 | MS statewide | $71,856 |
| Management Analyst | $88,710 | Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $98,567 |
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.
Pascagoula at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,812 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $43,286 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 19.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 90.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Pascagoula-Area Cities With Economics Programs
- Biloxi, MS – 24.6 mi away (45,975 pop)
- Gulfport, MS – 31.2 mi away (222,131 pop)
- Mobile, AL – 33.6 mi away (201,367 pop)
- Prichard, AL – 37.6 mi away (22,185 pop)
- Fairhope, AL – 41.3 mi away (26,044 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited economics schools are near Pascagoula, MS?
Our directory has 6 accredited schools offering economics programs near Pascagoula. The closest is University of West Florida in Pensacola, FL (80.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Tulane University of Louisiana (98.4 miles). 6 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying economics roles near Pascagoula?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Pascagoula are: Management Analyst ($88,710), Financial and Investment Analyst ($79,560), Statistician ($64,670). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Mississippi statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Biloxi instead of Pascagoula?
Biloxi, MS is 24.6 miles from Pascagoula 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 Pascagoula an affordable place to study economics?
Pascagoula’s median household income of $43,286 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pascagoula 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.
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