Best Online Engineering Programs in South San Francisco, CA (2026)

South San Francisco, California has a population of about 64,487. The city’s median household income is $135,909 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 54 accredited schools offering engineering programs near South San Francisco. In the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $208,580 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to South San Francisco

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 54 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near South San Francisco. Distances are calculated from South San Francisco city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near South San Francisco

South San Francisco is part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area (BLS area code 41860). 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.

South San Francisco at a Glance

Other South San Francisco-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• San Bruno, CA – 2.1 mi away (42,957 pop)
• Daly City, CA – 3.5 mi away (106,472 pop)
• Millbrae, CA – 3.9 mi away (22,661 pop)
• Pacifica, CA – 4.3 mi away (39,062 pop)
• Burlingame, CA – 5.5 mi away (30,301 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near South San Francisco, CA?

Our directory has 54 accredited schools offering engineering programs near South San Francisco. The closest is Skyline College in San Bruno, CA (3.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Merritt College (16.7 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near South San Francisco?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near South San Francisco are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($208,580), Electrical Engineer ($163,840), Aerospace Engineer ($160,000). 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 San Bruno instead of South San Francisco?

San Bruno, CA is 2.1 miles from South San Francisco 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 South San Francisco an affordable place to study engineering?

South San Francisco’s median household income of $135,909 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in South San Francisco 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.