Best Online Engineering Programs in Redding, CA (2026)

Redding, California has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $1,147 to $25,590 per year for indexed programs. Redding has a population of about 93,268. Median household income is $69,443 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Redding, CA metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $184,720 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Redding

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

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

Engineering Wages Near Redding

Redding is part of the Redding, CA metro area (BLS area code 39820). 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.

Redding at a Glance

Other Redding-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Chico, CA – 63.2 mi away (104,302 pop)
• Paradise, CA – 69.1 mi away (35,163 pop)
• Oroville, CA – 85.2 mi away (45,445 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Redding, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Redding. The closest is Shasta College in Redding, CA (4.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is College of the Redwoods (96.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Redding?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Redding are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($184,720), Aerospace Engineer ($157,620), Environmental Engineer ($140,570). 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 Redding?

Chico, CA is 63.2 miles from Redding 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 Redding an affordable place to study engineering?

Redding’s median household income of $69,443 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Redding 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.