Best Online Engineering Programs in Scottsdale, AZ (2026)

Scottsdale, Arizona has a population of about 242,169. The city’s median household income is $107,372 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 61.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 23 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Scottsdale, with tuition ranging from $2,358 to $23,864 per year for indexed programs. In Arizona, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $172,680 annually (BLS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Scottsdale

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 23 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Scottsdale. Distances are calculated from Scottsdale city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Scottsdale

Scottsdale 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 2024 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.

Scottsdale at a Glance

Other Scottsdale-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Fountain Hills, AZ – 9.1 mi away (24,482 pop)
• Phoenix, AZ – 15.1 mi away (4,054,083 pop)
• Tempe, AZ – 21.0 mi away (182,498 pop)
• Mesa, AZ – 21.5 mi away (484,587 pop)
• Glendale, AZ – 22.0 mi away (245,895 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Scottsdale, AZ?

Our directory has 23 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Scottsdale. The closest is Paradise Valley Community College in Phoenix, AZ (8.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Grand Canyon University (19.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Scottsdale?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Scottsdale are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($172,680), Aerospace Engineer ($139,260), Chemical Engineer ($125,050). 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 Fountain Hills instead of Scottsdale?

Fountain Hills, AZ is 9.1 miles from Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale an affordable place to study engineering?

Scottsdale’s median household income of $107,372 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Scottsdale 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.

Related Resources

• Online Engineering Programs in Arizona
• Main Engineering Degree Guide
• Engineering Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.