Best Economics Schools Near Harlingen, TX (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Harlingen, Texas has 1 accredited school offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $9,987 to $19,827 per year for indexed programs. Harlingen has a population of about 71,669. Median household income is $55,891 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% 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 Harlingen

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Harlingen, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Harlingen 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 Harlingen

Harlingen is part of the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro area (BLS area code 15180). 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$141,186
Financial and Investment Analyst$76,990Brownsville-Harlingen, TX$89,523
Statistician$102,960TX statewide$119,721
Management Analyst$86,750Brownsville-Harlingen, TX$100,872

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.

Harlingen at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population71,669Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,891Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)86.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Harlingen, TX?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering economics programs near Harlingen. The closest is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, TX (30.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (30.5 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles near Harlingen?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Harlingen are: Economist ($121,420), Statistician ($102,960), Management Analyst ($86,750). 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 San Benito instead of Harlingen?

San Benito, TX is 5.4 miles from Harlingen 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 Harlingen an affordable place to study economics?

Harlingen’s median household income of $55,891 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Harlingen 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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