Tupelo, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering economics programs. Tupelo has a population of about 37,825. Median household income is $66,314 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.1% 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 Tupelo
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Tupelo, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Tupelo 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 Tupelo.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
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
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
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 Tupelo
| 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.
Tupelo at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 37,825 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $66,314 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 35.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Tupelo-Area Cities With Economics Programs
- Oxford, MS – 46.1 mi away (31,728 pop)
- Columbus, MS – 55.2 mi away (32,386 pop)
- Starkville, MS – 55.8 mi away (32,441 pop)
- Florence, AL – 72.2 mi away (42,716 pop)
- Collierville, TN – 77.2 mi away (49,177 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited economics schools are near Tupelo, MS?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering economics programs near Tupelo. The closest is University of Mississippi in University, MS (46.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Union University (97.9 miles). 4 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 Tupelo workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Oxford instead of Tupelo?
Oxford, MS is 46.1 miles from Tupelo 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 Tupelo an affordable place to study economics?
Tupelo’s median household income of $66,314 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Tupelo 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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