Best Online Engineering Programs in Sioux City, IA (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Sioux City, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs. Sioux City has a population of about 85,651. Median household income is $65,473 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $164,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Sioux City

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Sioux City. Distances are calculated from Sioux City 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 Sioux City. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Western Iowa Tech Community College

Sioux City, IA 2.5 miles from Sioux City BOC Score57.6
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#2

Northwest Iowa Community College

Sheldon, IA 55.1 miles from Sioux City BOC Score72.4
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#3

Northeast Community College

Norfolk, NE 60.8 miles from Sioux City BOC Score71.4
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#4

California Intercontinental University

Sioux Falls, SD 74.6 miles from Sioux City
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#5

Southeast Technical College

Sioux Falls, SD 76.7 miles from Sioux City BOC Score69.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Iowa schools on the Iowa engineering page.

Engineering Wages Near Sioux City

Sioux City is part of the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD metro area (BLS area code 43580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Iowa statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Civil Engineer$88,460Sioux City, IA-NE-SD$102,266
Electrical Engineer$105,820IA statewide$122,335
Mechanical Engineer$95,250Sioux City, IA-NE-SD$110,116
Chemical Engineer$117,590IA statewide$135,942
Aerospace EngineerN/AIA statewide–
Biomedical Engineer$81,710IA statewide$94,462
Environmental Engineer$94,830IA statewide$109,630
Architectural and Engineering Manager$164,990Sioux City, IA-NE-SD$190,740

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.

Sioux City at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population85,651Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$65,473Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)86.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Engineering-related employment in Woodbury County191 workers, 36 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Sioux City, IA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Sioux City. The closest is Western Iowa Tech Community College in Sioux City, IA (2.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southeast Technical College (76.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Sioux City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Sioux City are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($164,990), Chemical Engineer ($117,590), Electrical Engineer ($105,820). 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 Norfolk instead of Sioux City?

Norfolk, NE is 61.6 miles from Sioux City 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 Sioux City an affordable place to study engineering?

Sioux City’s median household income of $65,473 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sioux City 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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Other Programs Available in Sioux City

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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.

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