Best Online Engineering Programs in North Port, FL (2026)

North Port, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs. North Port has a population of about 80,512. Median household income is $81,940 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $174,380 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Engineering Schools to North Port

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

#1

Charlotte Technical College

Port Charlotte, FL 4.8 miles from North Port BOC Score48.6
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#2

Suncoast Technical College

Sarasota, FL 24.2 miles from North Port BOC Score37.7
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#3

Cape Coral Technical College

Cape Coral, FL 31.0 miles from North Port BOC Score71.7
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#4

State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota

Bradenton, FL 35.7 miles from North Port BOC Score48.4
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#5

Fort Myers Technical College

Fort Myers, FL 36.1 miles from North Port BOC Score79.8
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida engineering page.


Engineering Wages Near North Port

North Port is part of the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metro area (BLS area code 35840). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Civil Engineer$86,170North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL$84,150
Electrical Engineer$104,780FL statewide$102,324
Mechanical Engineer$100,640North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL$98,281
Chemical Engineer$109,000FL statewide$106,445
Aerospace Engineer$129,280FL statewide$126,250
Biomedical Engineer$101,730FL statewide$99,346
Environmental Engineer$111,630North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL$109,014
Architectural and Engineering Manager$174,380North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL$170,293

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.


North Port at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population80,512Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$81,940Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)102.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Engineering-related employment in Sarasota County2,167 workers, 502 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near North Port, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near North Port. The closest is Charlotte Technical College in Port Charlotte, FL (4.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fort Myers Technical College (36.1 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near North Port?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near North Port are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($174,380), Aerospace Engineer ($129,280), Environmental Engineer ($111,630). 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 Venice instead of North Port?

Venice, FL is 13.9 miles from North Port 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 North Port an affordable place to study engineering?

North Port’s median household income of $81,940 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Port 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.


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Other Programs Available in North Port

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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.