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Best Economics Schools Near Herndon, VA (2026)
Herndon, Virginia has 48 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $5,662 to $68,017 per year for indexed programs. Herndon has a population of about 24,529. Median household income is $141,418 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 50.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, the top-earning economics-related role is Economist at a median $156,750 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Economics Schools to Herndon
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Herndon, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Herndon 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 Herndon
Herndon is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area (BLS area code 47900). 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 | $156,750 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $143,939 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $108,330 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $99,477 |
| Statistician | $136,660 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $125,491 |
| Management Analyst | $126,830 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $116,465 |
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.
Herndon at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,529 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $141,418 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 50.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 108.9 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Herndon-Area Cities With Economics Programs
- Fairfax, VA – 9.3 mi away (24,164 pop)
- Leesburg, VA – 13.0 mi away (52,607 pop)
- Rockville, MD – 14.7 mi away (66,940 pop)
- Gaithersburg, MD – 14.7 mi away (67,776 pop)
- Manassas, VA – 16.2 mi away (41,483 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited economics schools are near Herndon, VA?
Our directory has 48 accredited schools offering economics programs near Herndon. The closest is George Mason University in Fairfax, VA (10.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Howard University (20.0 miles). 10 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying economics roles near Herndon?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Herndon are: Economist ($156,750), Statistician ($136,660), Management Analyst ($126,830). 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 Fairfax instead of Herndon?
Fairfax, VA is 9.3 miles from Herndon 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 Herndon an affordable place to study economics?
Herndon’s median household income of $141,418 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Herndon 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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