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Best Economics Schools Near Blacksburg, VA (2026)
Blacksburg, Virginia has 21 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $12,548 to $68,045 per year for indexed programs. Blacksburg has a population of about 45,288. Median household income is $48,070 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 69.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Virginia, the top-earning economics-related role is Economist at a median $137,590 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Economics Schools to Blacksburg
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Blacksburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Blacksburg 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 Virginia schools on the Virginia economics page.
Economics Wages Near Blacksburg
Blacksburg is part of the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area (BLS area code 13980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economist | $137,590 | VA statewide | $148,425 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $86,100 | Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $92,880 |
| Statistician | $114,920 | VA statewide | $123,970 |
| Management Analyst | $95,940 | Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $103,495 |
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.
Blacksburg at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,288 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $48,070 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 69.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Blacksburg-Area Cities With Economics Programs
- Christiansburg, VA – 6.3 mi away (22,088 pop)
- Salem, VA – 20.8 mi away (25,549 pop)
- Roanoke, VA – 26.0 mi away (215,793 pop)
- Bluefield, WV – 43.5 mi away (43,012 pop)
- Martinsville, VA – 49.0 mi away (34,132 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited economics schools are near Blacksburg, VA?
Our directory has 21 accredited schools offering economics programs near Blacksburg. The closest is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, VA (0.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sweet Briar College (77.3 miles). 6 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying economics roles near Blacksburg?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Blacksburg are: Economist ($137,590), Statistician ($114,920), Management Analyst ($95,940). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Christiansburg instead of Blacksburg?
Christiansburg, VA is 6.3 miles from Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg an affordable place to study economics?
Blacksburg’s median household income of $48,070 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Blacksburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia 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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