Best Online Engineering Programs in Radcliff, KY (2026)

Radcliff, Kentucky has a population of about 22,967. The city’s median household income is $60,976 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 24 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Radcliff, with tuition ranging from $30,450 to $60,247 per year for indexed programs. In the Elizabethtown, KY metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $128,590 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Radcliff

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 24 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Radcliff. Distances are calculated from Radcliff city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Radcliff

Radcliff is part of the Elizabethtown, KY metro area (BLS area code 21060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kentucky 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.

Radcliff at a Glance

Other Radcliff-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Elizabethtown, KY – 8.6 mi away (77,016 pop)
• Bardstown, KY – 26.2 mi away (21,143 pop)
• Louisville, KY – 28.6 mi away (1,003,412 pop)
• Jeffersontown, KY – 33.3 mi away (27,352 pop)
• New Albany, IN – 34.3 mi away (36,670 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Radcliff, KY?

Our directory has 24 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Radcliff. The closest is Elizabethtown Community and Technical College in Elizabethtown, KY (9.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Western Kentucky University (64.3 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Radcliff?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Radcliff are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($128,590), Aerospace Engineer ($117,660), Chemical Engineer ($112,390). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kentucky statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Elizabethtown instead of Radcliff?

Elizabethtown, KY is 8.6 miles from Radcliff 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 Radcliff an affordable place to study engineering?

Radcliff’s median household income of $60,976 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Radcliff while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kentucky 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 Kentucky
• 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.