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Best Economics Schools Near Olympia, WA (2026)
Olympia, Washington has 6 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $12,973 to $62,898 per year for indexed programs. Olympia has a population of about 55,583. Median household income is $76,930 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 50.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area, the top-earning economics-related role is Statistician at a median $109,550 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Economics Schools to Olympia
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Olympia, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Olympia 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 Olympia
Olympia is part of the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area (BLS area code 36500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economist | $103,000 | Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $99,325 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $69,380 | Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $66,905 |
| Statistician | $109,550 | Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $105,641 |
| Management Analyst | $88,790 | Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $85,622 |
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.
Olympia at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,583 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $76,930 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 50.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.7 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Olympia-Area Cities With Economics Programs
- Tumwater, WA – 3.6 mi away (22,538 pop)
- Lacey, WA – 4.8 mi away (47,688 pop)
- Lakewood, WA – 19.1 mi away (60,665 pop)
- University Place, WA – 20.3 mi away (33,288 pop)
- Centralia, WA – 22.3 mi away (41,077 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited economics schools are near Olympia, WA?
Our directory has 6 accredited schools offering economics programs near Olympia. The closest is Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA (22.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Washington-Seattle Campus (50.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying economics roles near Olympia?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Olympia are: Statistician ($109,550), Economist ($103,000), Management Analyst ($88,790). 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 Tumwater instead of Olympia?
Tumwater, WA is 3.6 miles from Olympia 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 Olympia an affordable place to study economics?
Olympia’s median household income of $76,930 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Olympia 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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