Greeley, Colorado has a population of about 109,421. The city’s median household income is $68,650 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited engineering programs within 100 miles of Greeley, with tuition ranging from $2,090 to $41,943 per year. In the Greeley, CO metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $173,880 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer engineering programs. Distances are calculated from Greeley city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aims Community College | Greeley, CO | 1.2 mi | $2,090 - $14,478 | – |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | Fort Collins, CO | 19.8 mi | $12,896 - $33,751 | – |
| Front Range Community College | Westminster, CO | 38.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Colorado Boulder | Boulder, CO | 38.5 mi | $16,430 - $41,943 | – |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Denver | Denver, CO | 44.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado engineering page.
Greeley is part of the Greeley, CO metro area (BLS area code 24540). 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 | $99,110 | Greeley, CO | $98,912 |
| Electrical Engineer | $104,770 | Greeley, CO | $104,561 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $97,990 | Greeley, CO | $97,794 |
| Chemical Engineer | $110,240 | Greeley, CO | $110,020 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $151,570 | CO statewide | $151,267 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $106,690 | CO statewide | $106,477 |
| Environmental Engineer | $98,170 | CO statewide | $97,974 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $173,880 | Greeley, CO | $173,533 |
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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 109,421 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $68,650 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 26.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.2 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Engineering-related employment in Weld County | 702 workers, 189 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 engineering programs within 100 miles of Greeley. The closest is Aims Community College in Greeley, CO (1.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Lincoln College of Technology-Denver (44.3 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Greeley are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($173,880), Aerospace Engineer ($151,570), Chemical Engineer ($110,240). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Evans, CO is 3.7 miles from Greeley 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.
Greeley’s median household income of $68,650 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Greeley while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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