Best Online Engineering Programs in Aurora, CO (2026)

Aurora, Colorado has a population of about 390,201. The city’s median household income is $84,320 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 23 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Aurora, with tuition ranging from $4,308 to $50,206 per year for indexed programs. In the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $177,340 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Aurora

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

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

Engineering Wages Near Aurora

Aurora is part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area (BLS area code 19740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado 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.

Aurora at a Glance

Other Aurora-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Denver, CO – 8.7 mi away (2,741,534 pop)
• Centennial, CO – 10.9 mi away (109,932 pop)
• Commerce City, CO – 12.4 mi away (54,869 pop)
• Parker, CO – 14.1 mi away (51,163 pop)
• Englewood, CO – 14.8 mi away (34,050 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Aurora, CO?

Our directory has 23 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Aurora. The closest is Pickens Technical College in Aurora, CO (3.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Front Range Community College (21.2 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Aurora?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Aurora are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($177,340), Aerospace Engineer ($151,800), Chemical Engineer ($140,900). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Denver instead of Aurora?

Denver, CO is 8.7 miles from Aurora 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 Aurora an affordable place to study engineering?

Aurora’s median household income of $84,320 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Aurora while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado 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 Colorado
• 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.