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Best Economics Schools Near Frisco, TX (2026)
Frisco, Texas has 9 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $10,026 to $67,040 per year for indexed programs. Frisco has a population of about 210,238. Median household income is $146,158 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 66.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area, the top-earning economics-related role is Economist at a median $122,170 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Economics Schools to Frisco
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Frisco, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Frisco 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 Frisco
Frisco is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area (BLS area code 19100). 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 | $122,170 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $118,497 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $100,350 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $97,333 |
| Statistician | $104,090 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $100,960 |
| Management Analyst | $102,860 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $99,767 |
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.
Frisco at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 210,238 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $146,158 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 66.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Frisco-Area Cities With Economics Programs
- The Colony, TX – 6.2 mi away (42,408 pop)
- Little Elm, TX – 6.4 mi away (42,504 pop)
- Plano, TX – 8.4 mi away (286,057 pop)
- Allen, TX – 9.2 mi away (99,179 pop)
- McKinney, TX – 9.4 mi away (223,422 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited economics schools are near Frisco, TX?
Our directory has 9 accredited schools offering economics programs near Frisco. The closest is The University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson, TX (12.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas A & M University-Commerce (53.4 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying economics roles near Frisco?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Frisco are: Economist ($122,170), Statistician ($104,090), Management Analyst ($102,860). 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 The Colony instead of Frisco?
The Colony, TX is 6.2 miles from Frisco 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 Frisco an affordable place to study economics?
Frisco’s median household income of $146,158 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Frisco 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.
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