Kokomo, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs. Kokomo has a population of about 60,093. In Indiana, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $155,810 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Engineering Schools to Kokomo
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer engineering programs near Kokomo, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Kokomo 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 Kokomo.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,198
Avg net price
$24,865/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 90%
- Programs offered: 63
Source: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: 49
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: 198
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,504
Avg net price
$18,805/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 69%
- Programs offered: 40
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$77,235
Avg net price
$36,041/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 83
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,759
Avg net price
$24,018/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 46
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
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: 204
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
66%
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,610
Avg net price
$21,602/yr
TuitionIn‑state$37,200
Out‑of‑state$37,200
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 76
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 Kokomo
Kokomo is part of the Kokomo, IN metro area (BLS area code 29020). 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 | $98,270 | IN statewide | $109,676 |
| Electrical Engineer | $106,550 | Kokomo, IN | $118,917 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $105,410 | Kokomo, IN | $117,645 |
| Chemical Engineer | $113,160 | IN statewide | $126,295 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $107,400 | IN statewide | $119,866 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $108,030 | IN statewide | $120,569 |
| Environmental Engineer | $92,460 | IN statewide | $103,192 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $155,810 | IN statewide | $173,895 |
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.
Kokomo at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Engineering-related employment in Howard County | 64 workers, 15 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Kokomo-Area Cities With Engineering Programs
- Marion, IN – 25.2 mi away (28,216 pop)
- Westfield, IN – 30.0 mi away (37,221 pop)
- Noblesville, IN – 30.4 mi away (75,239 pop)
- Zionsville, IN – 33.3 mi away (26,784 pop)
- Carmel, IN – 34.5 mi away (91,065 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited engineering schools are near Kokomo, IN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Kokomo. The closest is Taylor University in Upland, IN (33.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Butler University (43.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Kokomo?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Kokomo are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($155,810), Chemical Engineer ($113,160), Biomedical Engineer ($108,030). 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 Marion instead of Kokomo?
Marion, IN is 25.2 miles from Kokomo 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.
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: August 31, 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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