Best Electrical Engineering Schools Near Norwalk, OH (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Norwalk, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering electrical engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $13,135 to $49,858 per year for indexed programs. Norwalk has a population of about 17,054. Median household income is $58,940 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning electrical engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $166,870 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Electrical Engineering Schools to Norwalk

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

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH 51.6 miles from Norwalk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,131
Avg net price $14,764/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH 54.9 miles from Norwalk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $87,989
Avg net price $41,190/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 58.3 miles from Norwalk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,600
Avg net price $13,946/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 159

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH 59.5 miles from Norwalk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,632
Avg net price $17,249/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 155

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Mount Vernon, OH 60.6 miles from Norwalk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
55.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 84%
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,555
Avg net price $22,421/yr
Tuition
In‑state$37,158
Out‑of‑state$37,158
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 66.2 miles from Norwalk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $20,787/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 181

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Ohio Northern University

Ada, OH 71.6 miles from Norwalk
  • 4 year
65.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,928
Avg net price $24,478/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Mount Union

Alliance, OH 81.5 miles from Norwalk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,217
Avg net price $23,280/yr
Tuition
In‑state$36,600
Out‑of‑state$36,600
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio electrical engineering page.

Electrical Engineering Wages Near Norwalk

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Electrical Engineers $100,620
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $118,830
Computer Hardware Engineers $118,160
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $63,300
Electrical and Electronics Drafters $80,840
Architectural and Engineering Managers $166,870
Mechanical Engineers $99,100
Engineers, All Other $120,470

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.

Norwalk at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 17,054 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $58,940 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 20.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited electrical engineering schools are near Norwalk, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering electrical engineering programs near Norwalk. The closest is Cleveland State University in Cleveland, OH (51.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mount Vernon Nazarene University (60.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying electrical engineering roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying electrical engineering-related roles in Ohio are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($166,870), Engineers, All Other ($120,470), Electronics Engineers, Except Computer ($118,830). Wages for Norwalk workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sandusky instead of Norwalk?

Sandusky, OH is 14.8 miles from Norwalk and has its own set of local electrical engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Norwalk an affordable place to study electrical engineering?

Norwalk’s median household income of $58,940 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Norwalk while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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 Norwalk

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

Data verified: September 5, 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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