Best Online Engineering Programs in Newnan, GA (2026)

Newnan, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs. Newnan has a population of about 43,510. Median household income is $80,299 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $162,410 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Engineering Schools to Newnan

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

#1

Southern Crescent Technical College

Griffin, GA 29.3 miles from Newnan BOC Score54.3
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#2

Atlanta Technical College

Atlanta, GA 31.6 miles from Newnan BOC Score47.9
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#3

West Georgia Technical College

Waco, GA 32.2 miles from Newnan BOC Score51.0
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#4

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Atlanta, GA 35.5 miles from Newnan BOC Score95.4
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#5

DeVry University-Georgia

Decatur, GA 39.0 miles from Newnan BOC Score22.8
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia engineering page.


Engineering Wages Near Newnan

Newnan is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (BLS area code 12060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Civil Engineer$88,000Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$87,912
Electrical EngineerN/AGA statewide
Mechanical Engineer$102,020Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$101,918
Chemical Engineer$103,520Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$103,417
Aerospace Engineer$150,220Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$150,070
Biomedical Engineer$96,920Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$96,823
Environmental Engineer$96,820Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$96,723
Architectural and Engineering Manager$162,410Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$162,248

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.


Newnan at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population43,510Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$80,299Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+39.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.1 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Engineering-related employment in Coweta County173 workers, 57 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Newnan, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Newnan. The closest is Southern Crescent Technical College in Griffin, GA (29.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is DeVry University-Georgia (39.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Newnan?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Newnan are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($162,410), Aerospace Engineer ($150,220), Chemical Engineer ($103,520). 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 Peachtree City instead of Newnan?

Peachtree City, GA is 11.9 miles from Newnan 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 Newnan an affordable place to study engineering?

Newnan’s median household income of $80,299 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newnan while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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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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.