Best Online Engineering Programs in Moline, IL (2026)

Moline, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $10,964 to $32,927 per year for indexed programs. Moline has a population of about 42,235. Median household income is $63,959 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $175,030 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Moline

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

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

Engineering Wages Near Moline

Moline is part of the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area (BLS area code 19340). 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.

Moline at a Glance

Other Moline-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Rock Island, IL – 4.8 mi away (38,210 pop)
• Bettendorf, IA – 5.8 mi away (35,727 pop)
• East Moline, IL – 6.0 mi away (21,135 pop)
• Davenport, IA – 7.8 mi away (288,233 pop)
• Clinton, IA – 28.1 mi away (30,930 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Moline, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Moline. The closest is Black Hawk College in Moline, IL (2.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Iowa (55.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Moline?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Moline are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($175,030), Chemical Engineer ($121,560), Aerospace Engineer ($108,940). 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 Rock Island instead of Moline?

Rock Island, IL is 4.8 miles from Moline 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 Moline an affordable place to study engineering?

Moline’s median household income of $63,959 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Moline 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.