Best Economics Schools Near League City, TX (2026)

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

League City, Texas has 6 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $4,890 to $64,144 per year for indexed programs. League City has a population of about 114,885. Median household income is $119,870 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 48.0% 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 League City

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

League City is part of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area (BLS area code 26420). 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$123,144
Financial and Investment Analyst$101,660Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$103,103
Statistician$104,330Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$105,811
Management Analyst$101,120Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$102,556

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.

League City at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population114,885Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$119,870Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+48.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near League City, TX?

Our directory has 6 accredited schools offering economics programs near League City. The closest is University of Houston in Houston, TX (21.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Blinn College District (90.7 miles). 6 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles near League City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near League City are: Economist ($121,420), Statistician ($104,330), Financial and Investment Analyst ($101,660). 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 Dickinson instead of League City?

Dickinson, TX is 3.8 miles from League City 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 League City an affordable place to study economics?

League City’s median household income of $119,870 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in League City 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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