Best Economics Schools Near Lindenhurst, NY (2026)

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

Lindenhurst, New York has 77 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $7,358 to $57,660 per year for indexed programs. Lindenhurst has a population of about 27,106. Median household income is $129,033 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning economics-related role is Economist at a median $176,090 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Economics Schools to Lindenhurst

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

Economics Wages Near Lindenhurst

Lindenhurst is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Economist$176,090New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$156,385
Financial and Investment Analyst$128,930New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$114,503
Statistician$137,510New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$122,123
Management Analyst$124,390New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$110,471

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.

Lindenhurst at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,106Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$129,033Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+31.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)112.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Lindenhurst, NY?

Our directory has 77 accredited schools offering economics programs near Lindenhurst. The closest is Farmingdale State College in Farmingdale, NY (5.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is CUNY Queens College (23.8 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles near Lindenhurst?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Lindenhurst are: Economist ($176,090), Statistician ($137,510), Financial and Investment Analyst ($128,930). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Freeport instead of Lindenhurst?

Freeport, NY is 11.5 miles from Lindenhurst 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 Lindenhurst an affordable place to study economics?

Lindenhurst’s median household income of $129,033 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lindenhurst while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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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