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Best Economics Schools Near El Paso, TX (2026)
El Paso, Texas has 3 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $4,080 to $25,502 per year for indexed programs. El Paso has a population of about 681,723. In Texas, the top-earning economics-related role is Economist at a median $121,420 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Economics Schools to El Paso
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near El Paso, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from El Paso 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 El Paso
El Paso is part of the El Paso, TX metro area (BLS area code 21340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economist | $121,420 | TX statewide | $135,061 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $79,320 | El Paso, TX | $88,231 |
| Statistician | $102,960 | TX statewide | $114,527 |
| Management Analyst | $75,290 | El Paso, TX | $83,749 |
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.
El Paso at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other El Paso-Area Cities With Economics Programs
- Socorro, TX – 17.6 mi away (33,277 pop)
- Las Cruces, NM – 39.2 mi away (134,050 pop)
- Alamogordo, NM – 76.6 mi away (32,782 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited economics schools are near El Paso, TX?
Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering economics programs near El Paso. The closest is El Paso Community College in El Paso, TX (6.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is New Mexico State University-Main Campus (35.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying economics roles near El Paso?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near El Paso are: Economist ($121,420), Statistician ($102,960), Financial and Investment Analyst ($79,320). 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 Socorro instead of El Paso?
Socorro, TX is 17.6 miles from El Paso 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.
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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