Best Online Engineering Programs in Nogales, AZ (2026)

Nogales, Arizona has 3 accredited schools offering engineering programs. Nogales has a population of about 19,753. Median household income is $40,745 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arizona, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $167,480 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Engineering Schools to Nogales

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer engineering programs near Nogales, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Nogales 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 Nogales. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Cochise County Community College District

Sierra Vista, AZ 42.7 miles from Nogales BOC Score 40.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,033
Avg net price $7,929/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ 60.1 miles from Nogales BOC Score 69.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,979
Avg net price $16,674/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Eastern Arizona College

Thatcher, AZ 123.3 miles from Nogales BOC Score 52.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,018
Avg net price $9,197/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Mesa Community College

Mesa, AZ 150.4 miles from Nogales BOC Score 54.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,034
Avg net price $12,132/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 94

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Advancing Technology

Tempe, AZ 152.0 miles from Nogales BOC Score 67.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,719
Avg net price $28,522/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, AZ 154.0 miles from Nogales BOC Score 76.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,668
Avg net price $14,967/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 112

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Rio Salado College

Tempe, AZ 154.1 miles from Nogales BOC Score 60.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,015
Avg net price $8,341/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ 164.2 miles from Nogales BOC Score 33.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,186
Avg net price $22,472/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Engineering Wages Near Nogales

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Arizona, statewide)
Civil Engineer$89,660
Electrical Engineer$100,550
Mechanical Engineer$100,270
Chemical EngineerN/A
Aerospace Engineer$123,170
Biomedical Engineer$141,230
Environmental Engineer$93,970
Architectural and Engineering Manager$167,480

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.


Nogales at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,753Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$40,745Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Nogales, AZ?

Accredited schools offering engineering programs near Nogales 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 in Arizona?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Arizona are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($167,480), Biomedical Engineer ($141,230), Aerospace Engineer ($123,170). Wages for Nogales workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sierra Vista instead of Nogales?

Sierra Vista, AZ is 39.0 miles from Nogales 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 Nogales an affordable place to study engineering?

Nogales’s median household income of $40,745 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Nogales 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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Other Programs Available in Nogales

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

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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.