Hutchinson Community College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Engineering Programs in Hutchinson, KS (2026)
Hutchinson, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $6,018 to $21,064 per year for indexed programs. Hutchinson has a population of about 39,837. Median household income is $58,801 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kansas, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $160,150 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Engineering Schools to Hutchinson
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Hutchinson. Distances are calculated from Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Wichita State University
Published tuition$9,322 - $21,064
Online programsYes
Wichita Technical Institute
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Online programsYes
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
Published tuition$6,018 - $16,928
Online programsYes
Barton County Community College
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kansas schools on the Kansas engineering page.
Engineering Wages Near Hutchinson
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Kansas, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $96,880 |
| Electrical Engineer | $102,630 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $86,260 |
| Chemical Engineer | $102,020 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $130,330 |
| Biomedical Engineer | N/A |
| Environmental Engineer | $94,070 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $160,150 |
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.
Hutchinson at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,837 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $58,801 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Engineering-related employment in Reno County | 120 workers, 18 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Hutchinson-Area Cities With Engineering Programs
- Newton, KS – 30.4 mi away (20,625 pop)
- Wichita, KS – 40.4 mi away (482,205 pop)
- Derby, KS – 50.1 mi away (23,633 pop)
- Salina, KS – 54.0 mi away (47,123 pop)
- Junction City, KS – 87.6 mi away (40,157 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited engineering schools are near Hutchinson, KS?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Hutchinson. The closest is Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, KS (0.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Barton County Community College (50.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying engineering roles in Kansas?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Kansas are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($160,150), Aerospace Engineer ($130,330), Electrical Engineer ($102,630). Wages for Hutchinson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Newton instead of Hutchinson?
Newton, KS is 30.4 miles from Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson an affordable place to study engineering?
Hutchinson’s median household income of $58,801 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hutchinson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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.