Stamford, Connecticut has a population of about 135,806. The city’s median household income is $107,474 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 104 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Stamford, with tuition ranging from $29,950 to $40,792 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).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 104 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Stamford. Distances are calculated from Stamford city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNY Westchester Community College | Valhalla, NY | 12.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Webb Institute | Glen Cove, NY | 15.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Fairfield University | Fairfield, CT | 16.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Sacred Heart University | Fairfield, CT | 18.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | 19.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Long Island University | Brookville, NY | 19.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| New York Institute of Technology | Old Westbury, NY | 20.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| United States Merchant Marine Academy | Kings Point, NY | 22.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Manhattan College | Riverdale, NY | 23.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Five Towns College | Dix Hills, NY | 23.5 mi | $29,950 - $40,792 | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Connecticut schools on the Connecticut engineering page.
| Occupation | Median 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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 135,806 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $107,474 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 51.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Our directory has 104 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Stamford. The closest is SUNY Westchester Community College in Valhalla, NY (12.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Five Towns College (23.5 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
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 Stamford workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Norwalk, CT is 7.2 miles from Stamford 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.
Stamford’s median household income of $107,474 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Stamford while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Connecticut public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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.
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