Best Online Engineering Programs in Naugatuck, CT (2026)

Naugatuck, Connecticut has a population of about 31,634. The city’s median household income is $92,184 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 115 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Naugatuck, with tuition ranging from $64,700 to $85,120 per year for indexed programs. In Connecticut, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $171,770 annually (BLS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Naugatuck

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 115 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Naugatuck. Distances are calculated from Naugatuck city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Naugatuck

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.

Naugatuck at a Glance

Other Naugatuck-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Waterbury, CT – 4.9 mi away (190,855 pop)
• Shelton, CT – 13.4 mi away (41,334 pop)
• Meriden, CT – 13.7 mi away (59,622 pop)
• New Haven, CT – 13.9 mi away (563,460 pop)
• Bristol, CT – 14.5 mi away (60,147 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Naugatuck, CT?

Our directory has 115 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Naugatuck. The closest is Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT (9.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Bridgeport (23.5 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Connecticut are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($171,770), Aerospace Engineer ($119,060), Environmental Engineer ($108,100). Wages for Naugatuck workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Waterbury instead of Naugatuck?

Waterbury, CT is 4.9 miles from Naugatuck 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 Naugatuck an affordable place to study engineering?

Naugatuck’s median household income of $92,184 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Naugatuck while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Connecticut 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 Connecticut
• 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.