Best Economics Schools Near Sparks, NV (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Sparks, Nevada has 3 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $1,288 to $27,720 per year for indexed programs. Sparks has a population of about 109,106. Median household income is $86,979 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Reno, NV metro area, the top-earning economics-related role is Management Analyst at a median $103,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Economics Schools to Sparks

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

Economics Wages Near Sparks

Sparks is part of the Reno, NV metro area (BLS area code 39900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Nevada statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Economist$91,340NV statewide$90,436
Financial and Investment Analyst$76,030Reno, NV$75,277
Statistician$79,750NV statewide$78,960
Management Analyst$103,990Reno, NV$102,960

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.

Sparks at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population109,106Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$86,979Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+26.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.0 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Sparks, NV?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering economics programs near Sparks. The closest is University of Nevada-Reno in Reno, NV (5.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Folsom Lake College (98.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles near Sparks?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Sparks are: Management Analyst ($103,990), Economist ($91,340), Statistician ($79,750). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Nevada statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Reno instead of Sparks?

Reno, NV is 7.4 miles from Sparks 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 Sparks an affordable place to study economics?

Sparks’s median household income of $86,979 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sparks while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nevada 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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