Best Economics Schools Near Beloit, WI (2026)

Beloit, Wisconsin has 34 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $8,270 to $60,886 per year for indexed programs. Beloit has a population of about 36,554. Median household income is $59,975 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wisconsin, the top-earning economics-related role is Statistician at a median $107,150 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Economics Schools to Beloit

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


Economics Wages Near Beloit

Beloit is part of the Janesville-Beloit, WI metro area (BLS area code 27500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Economist$84,000WI statewide$89,648
Financial and Investment Analyst$91,710Janesville-Beloit, WI$97,876
Statistician$107,150WI statewide$114,354
Management Analyst$92,990Janesville-Beloit, WI$99,242

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.


Beloit at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population36,554Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,975Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Beloit, WI?

Our directory has 34 accredited schools offering economics programs near Beloit. The closest is Beloit College in Beloit, WI (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Carthage College (61.3 miles). 6 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles near Beloit?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Beloit are: Statistician ($107,150), Management Analyst ($92,990), Financial and Investment Analyst ($91,710). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Wisconsin statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Machesney Park instead of Beloit?

Machesney Park, IL is 10.8 miles from Beloit 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 Beloit an affordable place to study economics?

Beloit’s median household income of $59,975 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Beloit while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin 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.