Best Economics Schools Near Yakima, WA (2026)

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

Yakima, Washington has 3 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $9,417 to $52,254 per year for indexed programs. Yakima has a population of about 96,810. Median household income is $59,228 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.8% 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 Yakima

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

Yakima is part of the Yakima, WA metro area (BLS area code 49420). 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$109,300WA statewide$114,450
Financial and Investment Analyst$71,140Yakima, WA$74,492
Statistician$105,650WA statewide$110,628
Management Analyst$78,630Yakima, WA$82,335

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.

Yakima at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population96,810Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,228Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Yakima, WA?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering economics programs near Yakima. The closest is Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA (28.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Washington-Tacoma Campus (99.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles near Yakima?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Yakima are: Economist ($109,300), Statistician ($105,650), Management Analyst ($78,630). 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 Ellensburg instead of Yakima?

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

Yakima’s median household income of $59,228 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Yakima 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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