Best Online Engineering Programs in New Haven, CT (2026)

New Haven, Connecticut has a population of about 132,893. The city’s median household income is $53,771 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 108 accredited schools offering engineering programs near New Haven, 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 New Haven

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 108 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near New Haven. Distances are calculated from New Haven city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Yale UniversityNew Haven, CT0.1 mi$64,700 - $85,120
Southern Connecticut State UniversityNew Haven, CT1.9 miContact school for pricing
University of New HavenWest Haven, CT2.4 miContact school for pricing
Quinnipiac UniversityHamden, CT7.6 miContact school for pricing
University of BridgeportBridgeport, CT17.1 miContact school for pricing
Sacred Heart UniversityFairfield, CT17.7 miContact school for pricing
Fairfield UniversityFairfield, CT20.2 miContact school for pricing
Wesleyan UniversityMiddletown, CT21.8 miContact school for pricing
Lincoln Technical Institute-New BritainNew Britain, CT25.6 miContact school for pricing
Bristol Technical Education CenterBristol, CT26.4 miContact school for pricing

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


Engineering Wages Near New Haven

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Civil Engineer$101,800
Electrical Engineer$103,480
Mechanical Engineer$106,600
Chemical Engineer$99,990
Aerospace Engineer$119,060
Biomedical Engineer$100,590
Environmental Engineer$108,100
Architectural and Engineering Manager$171,770

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.


New Haven at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population132,893Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,771Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+37.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near New Haven, CT?

Our directory has 108 accredited schools offering engineering programs near New Haven. The closest is Yale University in New Haven, CT (0.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Bristol Technical Education Center (26.4 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 New Haven workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in West Haven instead of New Haven?

West Haven, CT is 3.4 miles from New Haven 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 New Haven an affordable place to study engineering?

New Haven’s median household income of $53,771 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New Haven 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.


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.