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Best Online Engineering Programs in Grand Junction, CO (2026)
Grand Junction, Colorado has 1 accredited school offering engineering programs. Grand Junction has a population of about 67,027. Median household income is $66,676 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Colorado, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $183,810 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Engineering Schools to Grand Junction
The 1 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 1 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Grand Junction. Distances are calculated from Grand Junction city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Grand Junction. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado engineering page.
Engineering Wages Near Grand Junction
Grand Junction is part of the Grand Junction, CO metro area (BLS area code 24300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $92,450 | Grand Junction, CO | $96,806 |
| Electrical Engineer | $120,760 | CO statewide | $126,450 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $105,210 | Grand Junction, CO | $110,168 |
| Chemical Engineer | $125,800 | CO statewide | $131,728 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $156,190 | CO statewide | $163,550 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $110,650 | CO statewide | $115,864 |
| Environmental Engineer | $106,890 | CO statewide | $111,927 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $183,810 | CO statewide | $192,471 |
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.
Grand Junction at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 67,027 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $66,676 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 36.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Engineering-related employment in Mesa County | 396 workers, 124 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Grand Junction-Area Cities With Engineering Programs
- Montrose, CO – 57.3 mi away (22,919 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited engineering schools are near Grand Junction, CO?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Grand Junction. The closest is Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, CO (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Colorado Mesa University (0.7 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Grand Junction?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Grand Junction are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($183,810), Aerospace Engineer ($156,190), Chemical Engineer ($125,800). 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 Montrose instead of Grand Junction?
Montrose, CO is 57.3 miles from Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction an affordable place to study engineering?
Grand Junction’s median household income of $66,676 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grand Junction 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.
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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.
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