Best Economics Schools Near Laurinburg, NC (2026)

Laurinburg, North Carolina has 21 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $7,239 to $45,630 per year for indexed programs. Laurinburg has a population of about 15,079. Median household income is $39,258 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning economics-related role is Economist at a median $136,150 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Economics Schools to Laurinburg

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


Economics Wages Near Laurinburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
Economist$136,150
Financial and Investment Analyst$102,390
Statistician$115,690
Management Analyst$98,560

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.


Laurinburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population15,079Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$39,258Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Laurinburg, NC?

Our directory has 21 accredited schools offering economics programs near Laurinburg. The closest is Francis Marion University in Florence, SC (40.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is High Point University (88.7 miles). 10 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles in North Carolina are: Economist ($136,150), Statistician ($115,690), Financial and Investment Analyst ($102,390). Wages for Laurinburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Rockingham instead of Laurinburg?

Rockingham, NC is 20.2 miles from Laurinburg 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 Laurinburg an affordable place to study economics?

Laurinburg’s median household income of $39,258 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Laurinburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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.