Best Economics Schools Near Lubbock, TX (2026)

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

Lubbock, Texas has 3 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $9,101 to $28,540 per year for indexed programs. Lubbock has a population of about 261,078. Median household income is $60,487 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.9% 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 Lubbock

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

Lubbock is part of the Lubbock, TX metro area (BLS area code 31180). 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$132,990
Financial and Investment Analyst$77,800Lubbock, TX$85,214
Statistician$102,960TX statewide$112,771
Management Analyst$73,780Lubbock, TX$80,811

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.

Lubbock at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population261,078Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$60,487Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+34.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Lubbock, TX?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering economics programs near Lubbock. The closest is Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is West Texas A & M University (97.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles near Lubbock?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Lubbock are: Economist ($121,420), Statistician ($102,960), Financial and Investment Analyst ($77,800). 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 Plainview instead of Lubbock?

Plainview, TX is 44.1 miles from Lubbock 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 Lubbock an affordable place to study economics?

Lubbock’s median household income of $60,487 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lubbock 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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