Best Economics Schools Near Ellensburg, WA (2026)

Ellensburg, Washington has 7 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $9,417 to $62,898 per year for indexed programs. Ellensburg has a population of about 18,913. Median household income is $49,888 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning economics-related role is Economist at a median $109,300 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Economics Schools to Ellensburg

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

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Washington, statewide)
Economist	$109,300
Financial and Investment Analyst	$107,210
Statistician	$105,650
Management Analyst	$109,170

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.

Ellensburg at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	18,913	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$49,888	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	41.3%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Ellensburg-Area Cities With Economics Programs

Yakima, WA – 28.2 mi away (133,687 pop)
Wenatchee, WA – 31.1 mi away (71,426 pop)
Moses Lake, WA – 60.5 mi away (36,662 pop)
Snoqualmie, WA – 70.7 mi away (25,455 pop)
Maple Valley, WA – 74.3 mi away (25,698 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Ellensburg, WA?

Our directory has 7 accredited schools offering economics programs near Ellensburg. The closest is Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA (0.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Seattle Pacific University (96.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles in Washington?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles in Washington are: Economist ($109,300), Management Analyst ($109,170), Financial and Investment Analyst ($107,210). Wages for Ellensburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Yakima instead of Ellensburg?

Yakima, WA is 28.2 miles from Ellensburg 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 Ellensburg an affordable place to study economics?

Ellensburg’s median household income of $49,888 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ellensburg 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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