Best Economics Schools Near Starkville, MS (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Starkville, Mississippi has 3 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $12,180 to $34,172 per year for indexed programs. Starkville has a population of about 25,611. Median household income is $39,751 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 50.9% 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 Starkville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Starkville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Starkville 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 Starkville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

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

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#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS 2.3 miles from Starkville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,513
Avg net price $17,595/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 108

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Mississippi

University, MS 74.5 miles from Starkville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,994
Avg net price $13,314/yr
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  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 124

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Tougaloo College

Tougaloo, MS 106.3 miles from Starkville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
35.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,724
Avg net price $17,043/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Millsaps College

Jackson, MS 111.0 miles from Starkville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,848
Avg net price $26,034/yr
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  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Jackson State University

Jackson, MS 113.4 miles from Starkville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
27.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,060
Avg net price $23,836/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS 150.3 miles from Starkville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,140
Avg net price $21,708/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Economics Wages Near Starkville

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.

Starkville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,611Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$39,751Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+50.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Starkville, MS?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering economics programs near Starkville. The closest is Mississippi State University in Mississippi State, MS (2.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Alabama (76.1 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 Starkville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Columbus instead of Starkville?

Columbus, MS is 24.2 miles from Starkville 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 Starkville an affordable place to study economics?

Starkville’s median household income of $39,751 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Starkville 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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Other Programs Available in Starkville

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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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