Northport, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $11,900 to $33,200 per year for indexed programs. Northport has a population of about 30,991. Median household income is $77,781 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $140,070 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Engineering Schools to Northport
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer engineering programs near Northport, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Northport 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Northport.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
77%
Graduation rate
74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,221
Avg net price
$22,420/yr
TuitionIn‑state$12,180
Out‑of‑state$34,172
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 45
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$35,014
Avg net price
$14,557/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$31,701
Avg net price
$6,275/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$34,107
Avg net price
$5,937/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,232
Avg net price
$12,684/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 63%
- Programs offered: 26
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,842
Avg net price
$13,170/yr
TuitionIn‑state$5,220
Out‑of‑state$9,090
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$32,183
Avg net price
$8,325/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$33,506
Avg net price
$15,996/yr
TuitionIn‑state$5,110
Out‑of‑state$8,980
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama engineering page.
Engineering Wages Near Northport
Northport is part of the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area (BLS area code 46220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Civil Engineer | $92,230 | Tuscaloosa, AL | $105,165 |
| Electrical Engineer | $114,980 | Tuscaloosa, AL | $131,106 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $110,520 | Tuscaloosa, AL | $126,021 |
| Chemical Engineer | $135,030 | AL statewide | $153,968 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $127,540 | AL statewide | $145,428 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $85,720 | AL statewide | $97,742 |
| Environmental Engineer | $102,650 | AL statewide | $117,047 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $140,070 | Tuscaloosa, AL | $159,715 |
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.
Northport at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 30,991 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $77,781 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 37.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 87.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Engineering-related employment in Tuscaloosa County | 899 workers, 84 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Northport-Area Cities With Engineering Programs
- Bessemer, AL – 37.0 mi away (26,511 pop)
- Alabaster, AL – 44.9 mi away (32,948 pop)
- Hoover, AL – 46.4 mi away (84,978 pop)
- Homewood, AL – 47.6 mi away (25,613 pop)
- Pelham, AL – 48.7 mi away (23,050 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited engineering schools are near Northport, AL?
Accredited schools offering engineering programs near Northport are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Northport?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Northport are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($140,070), Chemical Engineer ($135,030), Aerospace Engineer ($127,540). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alabama statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Bessemer instead of Northport?
Bessemer, AL is 37.0 miles from Northport and has its own set of local engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Northport an affordable place to study engineering?
Northport’s median household income of $77,781 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Northport while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alabama 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: July 23, 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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