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Best Economics Schools Near Ashland, OR (2026)
Ashland, Oregon has 1 accredited school offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $12,762 to $31,887 per year for indexed programs. Ashland has a population of about 21,343. Median household income is $71,782 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 65.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning economics-related role is Economist at a median $122,120 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Economics Schools to Ashland
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Ashland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Ashland 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 Oregon schools on the Oregon economics page.
Economics Wages Near Ashland
Ashland is part of the Medford, OR metro area (BLS area code 32780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economist | $122,120 | OR statewide | $120,434 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $108,370 | Medford, OR | $106,874 |
| Statistician | $93,620 | OR statewide | $92,327 |
| Management Analyst | $91,560 | Medford, OR | $90,296 |
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.
Ashland at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,343 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $71,782 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 65.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.4 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Ashland-Area Cities With Economics Programs
- Medford, OR – 12.9 mi away (167,922 pop)
- Grants Pass, OR – 36.4 mi away (55,265 pop)
- Klamath Falls, OR – 47.3 mi away (42,791 pop)
- Roseburg, OR – 78.6 mi away (44,176 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited economics schools are near Ashland, OR?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering economics programs near Ashland. The closest is Southern Oregon University in Ashland, OR (0.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern Oregon University (0.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying economics roles near Ashland?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Ashland are: Economist ($122,120), Financial and Investment Analyst ($108,370), Statistician ($93,620). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Medford instead of Ashland?
Medford, OR is 12.9 miles from Ashland 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 Ashland an affordable place to study economics?
Ashland’s median household income of $71,782 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ashland while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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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