Best Online Engineering Programs in Quincy, IL (2026)

Quincy, Illinois has a population of about 39,188. The city’s median household income is $56,372 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 15 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Quincy, with tuition ranging from $14,952 to $47,337 per year for indexed programs. In Illinois, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $157,480 annually (BLS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Quincy

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 15 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Quincy. Distances are calculated from Quincy city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Quincy

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.

Quincy at a Glance

Other Quincy-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Burlington, IA – 61.8 mi away (29,124 pop)
• Jacksonville, IL – 62.5 mi away (21,832 pop)
• Wentzville, MO – 81.9 mi away (37,395 pop)
• Columbia, MO – 84.8 mi away (138,675 pop)
• O’Fallon, MO – 86.9 mi away (86,274 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Quincy, IL?

Our directory has 15 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Quincy. The closest is John Wood Community College in Quincy, IL (2.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is St Charles Community College (90.2 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles in Illinois?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Illinois are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($157,480), Aerospace Engineer ($122,540), Chemical Engineer ($120,360). Wages for Quincy workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Burlington instead of Quincy?

Burlington, IA is 61.8 miles from Quincy 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 Quincy an affordable place to study engineering?

Quincy’s median household income of $56,372 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Quincy 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.

Related Resources

• Online Engineering Programs in Illinois
• Main Engineering Degree Guide
• Engineering Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.