Best Economics Schools Near Battle Ground, WA (2026)

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

Battle Ground, Washington has 13 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $5,247 to $69,350 per year for indexed programs. Battle Ground has a population of about 21,293. Median household income is $100,185 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area, the top-earning economics-related role is Economist at a median $122,120 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Economics Schools to Battle Ground

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Battle Ground, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Battle Ground 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 Washington schools on the Washington economics page.

Economics Wages Near Battle Ground

Battle Ground is part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area (BLS area code 38900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Economist$122,120Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$115,863
Financial and Investment Analyst$117,280Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$111,271
Statistician$93,620Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$88,824
Management Analyst$103,470Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$98,169

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.

Battle Ground at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,293Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$100,185Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)105.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Battle Ground, WA?

Our directory has 13 accredited schools offering economics programs near Battle Ground. The closest is University of Portland in Portland, OR (16.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Western Oregon University (72.3 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles near Battle Ground?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Battle Ground are: Economist ($122,120), Financial and Investment Analyst ($117,280), Management Analyst ($103,470). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Vancouver instead of Battle Ground?

Vancouver, WA is 10.1 miles from Battle Ground 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 Battle Ground an affordable place to study economics?

Battle Ground’s median household income of $100,185 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Battle Ground while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington 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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