Best Online Engineering Programs in Compton, CA (2026)

Compton, California has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $7,064 to $18,944 per year for indexed programs. Compton has a population of about 93,525. Median household income is $74,270 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 10.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $190,900 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Compton

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

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

Engineering Wages Near Compton

Compton is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (BLS area code 31080). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California 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.

Compton at a Glance

Other Compton-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Lynwood, CA – 2.6 mi away (71,187 pop)
• Paramount, CA – 3.6 mi away (54,909 pop)
• South Gate, CA – 4.1 mi away (95,538 pop)
• Carson, CA – 4.2 mi away (92,797 pop)
• Gardena, CA – 4.6 mi away (60,048 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Compton, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Compton. The closest is Compton College in Compton, CA (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Cerritos College (7.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Compton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Compton are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($190,900), Aerospace Engineer ($163,280), Electrical Engineer ($139,780). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Lynwood instead of Compton?

Lynwood, CA is 2.6 miles from Compton 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 Compton an affordable place to study engineering?

Compton’s median household income of $74,270 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Compton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California 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.