Best Economics Schools Near East Stroudsburg, PA (2026)

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

East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania has 98 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $11,536 to $65,398 per year for indexed programs. East Stroudsburg has a population of about 9,278. Median household income is $61,792 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning economics-related role is Economist at a median $115,000 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Economics Schools to East Stroudsburg

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

Economics Wages Near East Stroudsburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide)
Economist$115,000
Financial and Investment Analyst$84,460
Statistician$93,830
Management Analyst$93,830

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.

East Stroudsburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population9,278Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$61,792Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near East Stroudsburg, PA?

Our directory has 98 accredited schools offering economics programs near East Stroudsburg. The closest is East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in East Stroudsburg, PA (0.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Drew University (42.7 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles in Pennsylvania?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Economist ($115,000), Statistician ($93,830), Management Analyst ($93,830). Wages for East Stroudsburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Mount Pocono instead of East Stroudsburg?

Mount Pocono, PA is 12.5 miles from East Stroudsburg 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 East Stroudsburg an affordable place to study economics?

East Stroudsburg’s median household income of $61,792 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in East Stroudsburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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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