Best Economics Schools Near Fond du Lac, WI (2026)

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin has 17 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $8,532 to $56,982 per year for indexed programs. Fond du Lac has a population of about 44,491. Median household income is $61,620 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% 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 Fond du Lac

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

Fond du Lac is part of the Fond du Lac, WI metro area (BLS area code 22540). 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$91,703
Financial and Investment Analyst$95,570WI statewide$104,334
Statistician$107,150WI statewide$116,976
Management Analyst$100,740Fond du Lac, WI$109,978

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.


Fond du Lac at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population44,491Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$61,620Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Fond du Lac, WI?

Our directory has 17 accredited schools offering economics programs near Fond du Lac. The closest is University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in Oshkosh, WI (18.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Herzing University-Madison (60.9 miles). 6 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles near Fond du Lac?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Fond du Lac are: Statistician ($107,150), Management Analyst ($100,740), Financial and Investment Analyst ($95,570). 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 Oshkosh instead of Fond du Lac?

Oshkosh, WI is 18.5 miles from Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac an affordable place to study economics?

Fond du Lac’s median household income of $61,620 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fond du Lac 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.