Best Online Engineering Programs in Fresno, CA (2026)

Fresno, California has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $6,980 to $18,860 per year for indexed programs. Fresno has a population of about 543,615. Median household income is $66,804 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fresno, CA metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $175,530 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Fresno

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

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

Engineering Wages Near Fresno

Fresno is part of the Fresno, CA metro area (BLS area code 23420). 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.

Fresno at a Glance

Other Fresno-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Clovis, CA – 6.7 mi away (106,583 pop)
• Sanger, CA – 14.3 mi away (27,413 pop)
• Selma, CA – 17.5 mi away (44,292 pop)
• Madera, CA – 20.2 mi away (82,278 pop)
• Reedley, CA – 23.0 mi away (48,897 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Fresno, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Fresno. The closest is Fresno City College in Fresno, CA (1.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Madera Community College (14.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Fresno?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Fresno are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($175,530), Aerospace Engineer ($157,620), Electrical Engineer ($134,780). 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 Clovis instead of Fresno?

Clovis, CA is 6.7 miles from Fresno 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 Fresno an affordable place to study engineering?

Fresno’s median household income of $66,804 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fresno 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.