Best Online Engineering Programs in Algonquin, IL (2026)

Algonquin, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $3,822 to $12,833 per year for indexed programs. Algonquin has a population of about 29,904. Median household income is $131,753 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $163,430 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Algonquin

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

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

Engineering Wages Near Algonquin

Algonquin is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (BLS area code 16980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Illinois 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.

Algonquin at a Glance

Other Algonquin-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Lake in the Hills, IL – 2.6 mi away (28,830 pop)
• Carpentersville, IL – 3.1 mi away (38,291 pop)
• Crystal Lake, IL – 4.9 mi away (40,339 pop)
• Huntley, IL – 6.0 mi away (26,611 pop)
• Elgin, IL – 8.6 mi away (112,123 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Algonquin, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Algonquin. The closest is McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, IL (4.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oakton College (23.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Algonquin?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Algonquin are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($163,430), Aerospace Engineer ($134,510), Electrical Engineer ($113,520). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Illinois statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Lake in the Hills instead of Algonquin?

Lake in the Hills, IL is 2.6 miles from Algonquin 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 Algonquin an affordable place to study engineering?

Algonquin’s median household income of $131,753 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Algonquin while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Illinois 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.