Best Online Engineering Programs in Vallejo, CA (2026)

Vallejo, California has a population of about 124,637. The city’s median household income is $89,496 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 53 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Vallejo, with tuition ranging from $14,850 to $45,627 per year for indexed programs. In the Vallejo, CA metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $190,480 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Vallejo

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 53 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Vallejo. Distances are calculated from Vallejo city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Vallejo

Vallejo is part of the Vallejo, CA metro area (BLS area code 46700). 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.

Vallejo at a Glance

Other Vallejo-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• American Canyon, CA – 4.7 mi away (20,452 pop)
• Benicia, CA – 5.3 mi away (28,174 pop)
• Hercules, CA – 7.5 mi away (25,360 pop)
• Martinez, CA – 10.3 mi away (38,259 pop)
• San Pablo, CA – 11.9 mi away (30,536 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Vallejo, CA?

Our directory has 53 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Vallejo. The closest is California State University Maritime Academy in Vallejo, CA (3.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Los Medanos College (21.7 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Vallejo?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Vallejo are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($190,480), Aerospace Engineer ($143,860), Electrical Engineer ($139,840). 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 American Canyon instead of Vallejo?

American Canyon, CA is 4.7 miles from Vallejo 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 Vallejo an affordable place to study engineering?

Vallejo’s median household income of $89,496 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Vallejo 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.