University of Iowa
Published tuition$10,964 - $32,927
Online programsYes
Best Online Engineering Programs in Coralville, IA (2026)
Coralville, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $5,980 to $32,927 per year for indexed programs. Coralville has a population of about 22,846. Median household income is $66,508 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 57.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Iowa City, IA metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $151,850 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Engineering Schools to Coralville
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Coralville. Distances are calculated from Coralville city center.
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:
- 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 Coralville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Kirkwood Community College
Published tuition$5,980 - $14,797
Online programsYes
Eastern Iowa Community College District
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
Orion Technical College
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Online programsYes
William Penn University
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Iowa schools on the Iowa engineering page.
Engineering Wages Near Coralville
Coralville is part of the Iowa City, IA metro area (BLS area code 26980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Iowa statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $93,020 | Iowa City, IA | $101,661 |
| Electrical Engineer | $107,000 | Iowa City, IA | $116,940 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $96,190 | Iowa City, IA | $105,126 |
| Chemical Engineer | $117,590 | IA statewide | $128,514 |
| Aerospace Engineer | N/A | IA statewide | – |
| Biomedical Engineer | $81,710 | IA statewide | $89,301 |
| Environmental Engineer | $94,830 | IA statewide | $103,639 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $151,850 | Iowa City, IA | $165,956 |
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.
Coralville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,846 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $66,508 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 57.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Engineering-related employment in Johnson County | 512 workers, 96 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Coralville-Area Cities With Engineering Programs
- Iowa City, IA – 4.5 mi away (116,891 pop)
- Cedar Rapids, IA – 19.0 mi away (184,610 pop)
- Marion, IA – 23.9 mi away (38,480 pop)
- Muscatine, IA – 33.5 mi away (26,481 pop)
- Davenport, IA – 52.2 mi away (288,233 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited engineering schools are near Coralville, IA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Coralville. The closest is University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA (5.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is William Penn University (60.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Coralville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Coralville are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($151,850), Chemical Engineer ($117,590), Electrical Engineer ($107,000). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Iowa statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Iowa City instead of Coralville?
Iowa City, IA is 4.5 miles from Coralville 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 Coralville an affordable place to study engineering?
Coralville’s median household income of $66,508 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Coralville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Iowa 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.