Best Online Engineering Programs in Paragould, AR (2026)

Paragould, Arkansas has a population of about 29,940. The city’s median household income is $56,181 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 21 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Paragould, with tuition ranging from $4,860 to $22,823 per year for indexed programs. In Arkansas, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $132,660 annually (BLS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Paragould

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 21 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Paragould. Distances are calculated from Paragould city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Paragould

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.

Paragould at a Glance

Other Paragould-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Jonesboro, AR – 18.7 mi away (72,838 pop)
• Poplar Bluff, MO – 49.2 mi away (20,714 pop)
• Atoka, TN – 59.9 mi away (20,478 pop)
• Dyersburg, TN – 63.5 mi away (21,313 pop)
• West Memphis, AR – 64.9 mi away (25,284 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Paragould, AR?

Our directory has 21 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Paragould. The closest is Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, AR (17.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (68.9 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles in Arkansas?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Arkansas are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($132,660), Aerospace Engineer ($103,900), Chemical Engineer ($99,020). Wages for Paragould workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Jonesboro instead of Paragould?

Jonesboro, AR is 18.7 miles from Paragould 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 Paragould an affordable place to study engineering?

Paragould’s median household income of $56,181 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Paragould while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arkansas 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 Arkansas
• 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.