Best Online Engineering Programs in Paradise, CA (2026)

Paradise, California has a population of about 211. The city’s median household income is $106,250 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 54.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 17 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Paradise, with tuition ranging from $1,128 to $25,590 per year for indexed programs. In the Chico, CA metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $175,290 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Paradise

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 17 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Paradise. Distances are calculated from Paradise city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Paradise

Paradise is part of the Chico, CA metro area (BLS area code 17020). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

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.

Paradise at a Glance

Other Paradise-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Chico, CA – 11.1 mi away (104,302 pop)
• Oroville, CA – 17.8 mi away (45,445 pop)
• Yuba City, CA – 42.9 mi away (120,159 pop)
• Grass Valley, CA – 47.1 mi away (34,508 pop)
• Lincoln, CA – 63.1 mi away (47,030 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Paradise, CA?

Our directory has 17 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Paradise. The closest is Butte College in Oroville, CA (7.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is California State University-Sacramento (83.2 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Paradise?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Paradise are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($175,290), Aerospace Engineer ($143,860), Electrical Engineer ($140,360). 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 Chico instead of Paradise?

Chico, CA is 11.1 miles from Paradise 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 Paradise an affordable place to study engineering?

Paradise’s median household income of $106,250 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Paradise 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.