Best Online Engineering Programs in Torrington, CT (2026)

Torrington, Connecticut has a population of about 35,481. The city’s median household income is $69,611 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 112 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Torrington, with tuition ranging from $66,594 to $82,465 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 Torrington

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 112 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Torrington. Distances are calculated from Torrington city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Bristol Technical Education CenterBristol, CT12.3 miContact school for pricing
Central Connecticut State UniversityNew Britain, CT21.1 miContact school for pricing
University of HartfordWest Hartford, CT21.4 miContact school for pricing
Lincoln Technical Institute-New BritainNew Britain, CT22.8 miContact school for pricing
Trinity CollegeHartford, CT23.3 miContact school for pricing
Rensselaer at HartfordHartford, CT23.8 miContact school for pricing
Connecticut State Community CollegeHartford, CT23.9 miContact school for pricing
Goodwin UniversityEast Hartford, CT25.9 miContact school for pricing
Lincoln Technical Institute-East WindsorEast Windsor, CT28.0 miContact school for pricing
Bard College at Simon’s RockGreat Barrington, MA28.9 mi$66,594 - $82,465

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


Engineering Wages Near Torrington

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.


Torrington at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population35,481Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$69,611Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Torrington, CT?

Our directory has 112 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Torrington. The closest is Bristol Technical Education Center in Bristol, CT (12.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Bard College at Simon’s Rock (28.9 miles). 1 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 Torrington workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Bristol instead of Torrington?

Bristol, CT is 14.4 miles from Torrington 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 Torrington an affordable place to study engineering?

Torrington’s median household income of $69,611 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Torrington 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.