Best Online Engineering Programs in Norwalk, CT (2026)

Norwalk, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $29,950 to $40,792 per year for indexed programs. Norwalk has a population of about 91,375. Median household income is $105,301 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Connecticut, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $175,490 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Engineering Schools to Norwalk

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Norwalk. Distances are calculated from Norwalk 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 Norwalk. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT 9.1 miles from Norwalk BOC Score74.7
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#2

SUNY Westchester Community College

Valhalla, NY 19.4 miles from Norwalk BOC Score45.9
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#3

Five Towns College

Dix Hills, NY 22.3 miles from Norwalk BOC Score20.4
Published tuition$29,950 - $40,792
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#4

New York Institute of Technology

Old Westbury, NY 23.3 miles from Norwalk BOC Score62.2
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#5

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, NY 25.2 miles from Norwalk BOC Score75.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Connecticut schools on the Connecticut engineering page.


Engineering Wages Near Norwalk

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Civil Engineer$103,150
Electrical Engineer$104,160
Mechanical Engineer$105,090
Chemical Engineer$102,270
Aerospace Engineer$129,500
Biomedical Engineer$103,500
Environmental Engineer$114,710
Architectural and Engineering Manager$175,490

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.


Norwalk at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population91,375Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$105,301Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+44.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Norwalk, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Norwalk. The closest is Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT (9.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Farmingdale State College (25.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Connecticut are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($175,490), Aerospace Engineer ($129,500), Environmental Engineer ($114,710). Wages for Norwalk workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Stamford instead of Norwalk?

Stamford, CT is 7.2 miles from Norwalk 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 Norwalk an affordable place to study engineering?

Norwalk’s median household income of $105,301 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Norwalk 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.


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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.