Best Online Engineering Programs in Russellville, AR (2026)

Russellville, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $8,455 to $21,536 per year for indexed programs. Russellville has a population of about 29,057. Median household income is $48,708 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arkansas, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $140,600 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Engineering Schools to Russellville

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

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 Russellville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR 1.2 miles from Russellville BOC Score58.4
Published tuition$8,508 - $21,536
Online programsYes

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#2

University of Arkansas Grantham

LIttle Rock, AR 56.9 miles from Russellville BOC Score49.0
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#3

University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College

North Little Rock, AR 58.4 miles from Russellville BOC Score41.6
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#4

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR 59.3 miles from Russellville BOC Score42.6
Published tuition$8,455 - $21,013
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#5

Arkansas State University Three Rivers

Malvern, AR 64.6 miles from Russellville BOC Score53.0
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas engineering page.


Engineering Wages Near Russellville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Arkansas, statewide)
Civil Engineer$85,020
Electrical Engineer$96,860
Mechanical Engineer$80,180
Chemical Engineer$105,270
Aerospace Engineer$102,040
Biomedical Engineer$67,850
Environmental Engineer$85,280
Architectural and Engineering Manager$140,600

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.


Russellville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population29,057Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,708Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Engineering-related employment in Pope County70 workers, 23 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Russellville, AR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Russellville. The closest is Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, AR (1.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arkansas State University Three Rivers (64.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles in Arkansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Arkansas are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($140,600), Chemical Engineer ($105,270), Aerospace Engineer ($102,040). Wages for Russellville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Conway instead of Russellville?

Conway, AR is 40.2 miles from Russellville 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 Russellville an affordable place to study engineering?

Russellville’s median household income of $48,708 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Russellville 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.


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Other Programs Available in Russellville

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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.