Best Online Engineering Programs in Grass Valley, CA (2026)

Grass Valley, California has a population of about 14,126. The city’s median household income is $48,850 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 23 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Grass Valley, with tuition ranging from $1,128 to $25,590 per year for indexed programs. In California, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $201,810 annually (BLS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Grass Valley

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

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

Engineering Wages Near Grass Valley

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.

Grass Valley at a Glance

Other Grass Valley-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Lincoln, CA – 27.3 mi away (47,030 pop)
• Rocklin, CA – 30.6 mi away (62,787 pop)
• Yuba City, CA – 31.8 mi away (120,159 pop)
• Oroville, CA – 33.3 mi away (45,445 pop)
• Roseville, CA – 34.5 mi away (132,671 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Grass Valley, CA?

Our directory has 23 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Grass Valley. The closest is Yuba College in Marysville, CA (26.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is California State University-Chico (54.8 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles in California?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in California are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($201,810), Aerospace Engineer ($143,860), Electrical Engineer ($140,360). Wages for Grass Valley workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lincoln instead of Grass Valley?

Lincoln, CA is 27.3 miles from Grass Valley 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 Grass Valley an affordable place to study engineering?

Grass Valley’s median household income of $48,850 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grass Valley 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.

Related Resources

• Online Engineering Programs in California
• 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.