Best Online Engineering Programs in Boca Raton, FL (2026)

Boca Raton, Florida has a population of about 98,833. The city’s median household income is $102,722 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 60.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 25 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Boca Raton, with tuition ranging from $3,050 to $55,576 per year for indexed programs. In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $168,160 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Boca Raton

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 25 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Boca Raton. Distances are calculated from Boca Raton city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Boca Raton

Boca Raton is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 33100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

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.

Boca Raton at a Glance

Other Boca Raton-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Deerfield Beach, FL – 5.0 mi away (79,764 pop)
• Delray Beach, FL – 5.6 mi away (67,371 pop)
• Coconut Creek, FL – 8.1 mi away (59,405 pop)
• Pompano Beach, FL – 9.2 mi away (109,393 pop)
• Parkland, FL – 9.6 mi away (31,507 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Boca Raton, FL?

Our directory has 25 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Boca Raton. The closest is Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL (0.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is CBT Technology Institute-Hialeah (37.1 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Boca Raton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Boca Raton are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($168,160), Aerospace Engineer ($124,870), Biomedical Engineer ($105,380). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Deerfield Beach instead of Boca Raton?

Deerfield Beach, FL is 5.0 miles from Boca Raton 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 Boca Raton an affordable place to study engineering?

Boca Raton’s median household income of $102,722 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Boca Raton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida 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 Florida
• 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.