Best Economics Schools Near Kingsport, TN (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Kingsport, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering economics programs. Kingsport has a population of about 55,807. Median household income is $50,436 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Tennessee, the top-earning economics-related role is Economist at a median $117,650 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Economics Schools to Kingsport

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Kingsport, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Kingsport city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Kingsport. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN 18.2 miles from Kingsport
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,859
Avg net price $15,983/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 97

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Milligan University

Milligan, TN 20.7 miles from Kingsport
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,641
Avg net price $21,365/yr
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  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN 86.4 miles from Kingsport
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,249
Avg net price $18,976/yr
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  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 143

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Maryville College

Maryville, TN 95.4 miles from Kingsport
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,279
Avg net price $19,360/yr
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  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, TN 166.4 miles from Kingsport
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,501
Avg net price $14,246/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN 185.0 miles from Kingsport
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,151
Avg net price $14,265/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

The University of the South

Sewanee, TN 209.7 miles from Kingsport
  • 4 year
63.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,911
Avg net price $27,872/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN 217.8 miles from Kingsport
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,541
Avg net price $13,359/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee economics page.

Economics Wages Near Kingsport

Kingsport is part of the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metro area (BLS area code 28700). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Economist$117,650TN statewide$136,169
Financial and Investment Analyst$82,920Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA$95,972
Statistician$98,230TN statewide$113,692
Management Analyst$93,610Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA$108,345

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.

Kingsport at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population55,807Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$50,436Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+31.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)86.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Kingsport, TN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering economics programs near Kingsport. The closest is East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN (18.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of North Carolina Asheville (62.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles near Kingsport?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Kingsport are: Economist ($117,650), Statistician ($98,230), Management Analyst ($93,610). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Johnson City instead of Kingsport?

Johnson City, TN is 15.5 miles from Kingsport 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 Kingsport an affordable place to study economics?

Kingsport’s median household income of $50,436 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kingsport while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee 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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Other Programs Available in Kingsport

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Kingsport:

Data verified: August 31, 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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