Best Economics Schools Near Huntington, WV (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Huntington, West Virginia has 4 accredited schools offering economics programs. Huntington has a population of about 46,189. Median household income is $43,146 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area, the top-earning economics-related role is Management Analyst at a median $88,710 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Economics Schools to Huntington

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Huntington, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Huntington city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Huntington. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

West Virginia State University

Institute, WV 36.3 miles from Huntington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
38.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,492
Avg net price $11,139/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

West Virginia Wesleyan College

Buckhannon, WV 126.0 miles from Huntington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,593
Avg net price $18,083/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Davis & Elkins College

Elkins, WV 144.2 miles from Huntington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,411
Avg net price $18,273/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV 157.7 miles from Huntington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,939
Avg net price $15,634/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 168

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Bethany College

Bethany, WV 159.4 miles from Huntington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
34.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,512
Avg net price $18,605/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, WV 258.7 miles from Huntington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,358
Avg net price $11,363/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all West Virginia schools on the West Virginia economics page.

Economics Wages Near Huntington

Huntington is part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area (BLS area code 26580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to West Virginia statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
EconomistN/AWV statewide–
Financial and Investment Analyst$73,070Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH$82,658
Statistician$84,660WV statewide$95,769
Management Analyst$88,710Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH$100,351

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.

Huntington at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population46,189Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$43,146Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+34.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)88.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Huntington, WV?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering economics programs near Huntington. The closest is West Virginia State University in Institute, WV (36.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ohio University-Lancaster Campus (92.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles near Huntington?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Huntington are: Management Analyst ($88,710), Statistician ($84,660), Financial and Investment Analyst ($73,070). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with West Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Ashland instead of Huntington?

Ashland, KY is 11.9 miles from Huntington 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 Huntington an affordable place to study economics?

Huntington’s median household income of $43,146 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Huntington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and West 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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Other Programs Available in Huntington

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Huntington:

Data verified: August 31, 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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