Best Online Engineering Programs in Elmhurst, IL (2026)

Elmhurst, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $4,920 to $14,880 per year for indexed programs. Elmhurst has a population of about 45,538. Median household income is $145,374 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 63.0% 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 Elmhurst

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

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

Engineering Wages Near Elmhurst

Elmhurst 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.

Elmhurst at a Glance

Other Elmhurst-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Villa Park, IL – 1.9 mi away (21,882 pop)
• Lombard, IL – 4.1 mi away (43,815 pop)
• Melrose Park, IL – 4.1 mi away (25,229 pop)
• Addison, IL – 4.1 mi away (36,902 pop)
• Maywood, IL – 5.2 mi away (23,756 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Elmhurst, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Elmhurst. The closest is Triton College in River Grove, IL (5.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oakton College (11.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Elmhurst?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Elmhurst 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 Villa Park instead of Elmhurst?

Villa Park, IL is 1.9 miles from Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst an affordable place to study engineering?

Elmhurst’s median household income of $145,374 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Elmhurst 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.