Best Online Engineering Programs in Mesa, AZ (2026)

Mesa, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $12,280 to $23,864 per year for indexed programs. Mesa has a population of about 507,478. Median household income is $78,779 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $169,310 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Mesa

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Mesa. Distances are calculated from Mesa city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Mesa

Mesa is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area (BLS area code 38060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arizona statewide.

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.

Mesa at a Glance

Other Mesa-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Gilbert, AZ – 6.5 mi away (237,133 pop)
• Apache Junction, AZ – 10.6 mi away (39,954 pop)
• Chandler, AZ – 11.3 mi away (247,477 pop)
• Queen Creek, AZ – 12.1 mi away (35,524 pop)
• Tempe, AZ – 12.4 mi away (182,498 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Mesa, AZ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Mesa. The closest is Chandler-Gilbert Community College in Chandler, AZ (8.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Advancing Technology (15.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Mesa?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Mesa are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($169,310), Biomedical Engineer ($141,230), Aerospace Engineer ($130,470). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arizona statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Gilbert instead of Mesa?

Gilbert, AZ is 6.5 miles from Mesa 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 Mesa an affordable place to study engineering?

Mesa’s median household income of $78,779 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mesa while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona 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: June 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.