Best Economics Schools Near Olean, NY (2026)

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

Olean, New York has 24 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $8,533 to $59,274 per year for indexed programs. Olean has a population of about 13,798. Median household income is $47,553 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning economics-related role is Economist at a median $136,660 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Economics Schools to Olean

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Olean, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Olean 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 Olean

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Economist$136,660
Financial and Investment Analyst$127,930
Statistician$136,020
Management Analyst$112,250

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.

Olean at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population13,798Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,553Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Olean, NY?

Our directory has 24 accredited schools offering economics programs near Olean. The closest is St Bonaventure University in Saint Bonaventure, NY (2.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rochester Institute of Technology (79.3 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles in New York are: Economist ($136,660), Statistician ($136,020), Financial and Investment Analyst ($127,930). Wages for Olean workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Jamestown instead of Olean?

Jamestown, NY is 41.3 miles from Olean 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 Olean an affordable place to study economics?

Olean’s median household income of $47,553 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Olean 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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