Best Economics Schools Near Corpus Christi, TX (2026)

Corpus Christi, Texas has 1 accredited school offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $9,748 to $20,794 per year for indexed programs. Corpus Christi has a population of about 317,383. Median household income is $66,325 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning economics-related role is Economist at a median $121,420 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Economics Schools to Corpus Christi

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


Economics Wages Near Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi is part of the Corpus Christi, TX metro area (BLS area code 18580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Economist$121,420TX statewide$130,982
Financial and Investment Analyst$87,820Corpus Christi, TX$94,736
Statistician$102,960TX statewide$111,068
Management Analyst$91,620Corpus Christi, TX$98,835

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.


Corpus Christi at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population317,383Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,325Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Corpus Christi, TX?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering economics programs near Corpus Christi. The closest is Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, TX (3.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (3.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles near Corpus Christi?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Corpus Christi are: Economist ($121,420), Statistician ($102,960), Management Analyst ($91,620). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Kingsville instead of Corpus Christi?

Kingsville, TX is 32.6 miles from Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi an affordable place to study economics?

Corpus Christi’s median household income of $66,325 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Corpus Christi while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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.