Brownsburg, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $35,640 to $49,098 per year for indexed programs. Brownsburg has a population of about 30,310. Median household income is $105,435 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $159,640 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Engineering Schools to Brownsburg
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer engineering programs near Brownsburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Brownsburg city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Brownsburg.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
76%
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,198
Avg net price
$11,668/yr
TuitionIn‑state$10,762
Out‑of‑state$34,891
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 97
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,899
Avg net price
$25,021/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 65%
- Programs offered: 25
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,742
Avg net price
$16,264/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 74
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$72,424
Avg net price
$14,600/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 92%
- Programs offered: 73
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$101,253
Avg net price
$42,513/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 4
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,387
Avg net price
$10,873/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 59
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,110
Avg net price
$11,225/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 51%
- Programs offered: 92
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
70%
Graduation rate
38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,327
Avg net price
$23,206/yr
TuitionIn‑state$31,361
Out‑of‑state$31,361
Key stats- Retention rate: 63%
- Programs offered: 42
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana engineering page.
Engineering Wages Near Brownsburg
Brownsburg is part of the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area (BLS area code 26900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Civil Engineer | $101,830 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $106,405 |
| Electrical Engineer | $104,210 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $108,892 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $98,680 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $103,114 |
| Chemical Engineer | $118,010 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $123,312 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $112,140 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $117,179 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $120,060 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $125,455 |
| Environmental Engineer | $87,470 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $91,400 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $159,640 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $166,813 |
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.
Brownsburg at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 30,310 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $105,435 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 46.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Engineering-related employment in Hendricks County | 438 workers, 76 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Brownsburg-Area Cities With Engineering Programs
- Plainfield, IN – 9.2 mi away (31,409 pop)
- Zionsville, IN – 12.4 mi away (26,784 pop)
- Indianapolis, IN – 13.2 mi away (1,550,488 pop)
- Carmel, IN – 15.5 mi away (91,065 pop)
- Westfield, IN – 18.3 mi away (37,221 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited engineering schools are near Brownsburg, IN?
Accredited schools offering engineering programs near Brownsburg are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Brownsburg?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Brownsburg are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($159,640), Biomedical Engineer ($120,060), Chemical Engineer ($118,010). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Plainfield instead of Brownsburg?
Plainfield, IN is 9.2 miles from Brownsburg 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 Brownsburg an affordable place to study engineering?
Brownsburg’s median household income of $105,435 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Brownsburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana 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: July 23, 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.
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