Best Online Engineering Programs in Augusta, GA (2026)

Augusta, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs. Augusta has a population of about 389,215. In the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $171,720 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Augusta

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Augusta. Distances are calculated from Augusta city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Augusta

Augusta is part of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area (BLS area code 12260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

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.

Augusta at a Glance

Other Augusta-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• North Augusta, SC – 12.7 mi away (22,932 pop)
• Aiken, SC – 22.9 mi away (30,937 pop)
• Greenwood, SC – 57.5 mi away (42,279 pop)
• Lexington, SC – 65.2 mi away (20,988 pop)
• Statesboro, GA – 66.3 mi away (40,141 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Augusta, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Augusta. The closest is Augusta Technical College in Augusta, GA (4.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Piedmont Technical College (58.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Augusta?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Augusta are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($171,720), Aerospace Engineer ($140,460), Mechanical Engineer ($128,740). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in North Augusta instead of Augusta?

North Augusta, SC is 12.7 miles from Augusta 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.

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.

Learn More About Engineering Programs

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• Main Engineering degree guide
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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.