Best Online Engineering Programs in Hobart, IN (2026)

Hobart, Indiana has a population of about 29,646. The city’s median household income is $71,680 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 55 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Hobart, with tuition ranging from $5,093 to $16,287 per year for indexed programs. In the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $159,110 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Hobart

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 55 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Hobart. Distances are calculated from Hobart city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Hobart

Hobart 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 Indiana statewide.

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.

Hobart at a Glance

Other Hobart-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Merrillville, IN – 3.7 mi away (34,994 pop)
• Gary, IN – 6.5 mi away (76,424 pop)
• Portage, IN – 7.0 mi away (36,505 pop)
• Crown Point, IN – 7.9 mi away (29,176 pop)
• Schererville, IN – 9.1 mi away (28,701 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Hobart, IN?

Our directory has 55 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Hobart. The closest is Purdue University Northwest in Hammond, IN (11.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is DePaul University (31.1 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Hobart?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Hobart are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($159,110), Aerospace Engineer ($125,520), Chemical Engineer ($119,490). 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 Merrillville instead of Hobart?

Merrillville, IN is 3.7 miles from Hobart 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 Hobart an affordable place to study engineering?

Hobart’s median household income of $71,680 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hobart 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.

Related Resources

• Online Engineering Programs in Indiana
• 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.