Best Economics Schools Near Coos Bay, OR (2026)

Coos Bay, Oregon has 2 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $14,400 to $44,598 per year for indexed programs. Coos Bay has a population of about 15,867. Median household income is $55,292 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.4% 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 Coos Bay

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

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Oregon, statewide)
Economist$122,120
Financial and Investment Analyst$120,590
Statistician$93,620
Management Analyst$101,840

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.


Coos Bay at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population15,867Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,292Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Coos Bay, OR?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering economics programs near Coos Bay. The closest is University of Oregon in Eugene, OR (73.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oregon State University (94.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles in Oregon?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles in Oregon are: Economist ($122,120), Financial and Investment Analyst ($120,590), Management Analyst ($101,840). Wages for Coos Bay workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Roseburg instead of Coos Bay?

Roseburg, OR is 45.6 miles from Coos Bay 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 Coos Bay an affordable place to study economics?

Coos Bay’s median household income of $55,292 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Coos Bay 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.