Best Economics Schools Near Newport, RI (2026)

Newport, Rhode Island has 57 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $11,300 to $71,412 per year for indexed programs. Newport has a population of about 25,029. Median household income is $83,562 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 55.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning economics-related role is Management Analyst at a median $100,360 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Economics Schools to Newport

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

Economics Wages Near Newport

Newport is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area (BLS area code 39300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Rhode Island statewide.

Occupation	Median Wage	Source	COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Economist	N/A	RI statewide	–
Financial and Investment Analyst	$100,290	Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$98,517
Statistician	$94,490	Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$92,819
Management Analyst	$100,360	Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$98,585

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.

Newport at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	25,029	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$83,562	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	55.5%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	101.8 (above U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024

Other Newport-Area Cities With Economics Programs

Warwick, RI – 16.7 mi away (81,579 pop)
Fall River, MA – 19.7 mi away (88,930 pop)
Cranston, RI – 21.5 mi away (81,034 pop)
East Providence, RI – 22.6 mi away (47,337 pop)
New Bedford, MA – 23.5 mi away (149,390 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Newport, RI?

Our directory has 57 accredited schools offering economics programs near Newport. The closest is Salve Regina University in Newport, RI (1.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bridgewater State University (39.3 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles near Newport?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Newport are: Management Analyst ($100,360), Financial and Investment Analyst ($100,290), Statistician ($94,490). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Rhode Island statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Warwick instead of Newport?

Warwick, RI is 16.7 miles from Newport 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 Newport an affordable place to study economics?

Newport’s median household income of $83,562 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newport while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Rhode Island 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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