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Best Economics Schools Near Newberg, OR (2026)
Newberg, Oregon has 13 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $5,247 to $69,350 per year for indexed programs. Newberg has a population of about 25,622. Median household income is $91,389 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area, the top-earning economics-related role is Economist at a median $122,120 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Economics Schools to Newberg
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Newberg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Newberg 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 Newberg
Newberg is part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area (BLS area code 38900). 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 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $115,863 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $117,280 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $111,271 |
| Statistician | $93,620 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $88,824 |
| Management Analyst | $103,470 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $98,169 |
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.
Newberg at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,622 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $91,389 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 35.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 105.4 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Newberg-Area Cities With Economics Programs
- Wilsonville, OR – 9.2 mi away (23,768 pop)
- Tualatin, OR – 10.2 mi away (27,545 pop)
- Tigard, OR – 11.8 mi away (51,902 pop)
- Woodburn, OR – 12.1 mi away (35,007 pop)
- McMinnville, OR – 13.1 mi away (41,998 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited economics schools are near Newberg, OR?
Our directory has 13 accredited schools offering economics programs near Newberg. The closest is George Fox University in Newberg, OR (0.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Western Oregon University (34.2 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying economics roles near Newberg?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Newberg are: Economist ($122,120), Financial and Investment Analyst ($117,280), Management Analyst ($103,470). 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 Wilsonville instead of Newberg?
Wilsonville, OR is 9.2 miles from Newberg 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 Newberg an affordable place to study economics?
Newberg’s median household income of $91,389 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newberg 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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