Best Online Engineering Programs in Kenner, LA (2026)

Kenner, Louisiana has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $8,373 to $22,647 per year for indexed programs. Kenner has a population of about 65,113. Median household income is $64,099 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $165,620 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Kenner

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Kenner. Distances are calculated from Kenner city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Kenner

Kenner is part of the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area (BLS area code 35380). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Louisiana statewide.

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.

Kenner at a Glance

Other Kenner-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• New Orleans, LA – 19.9 mi away (1,024,421 pop)
• Mandeville, LA – 27.0 mi away (95,576 pop)
• Slidell, LA – 34.1 mi away (94,320 pop)
• Hammond, LA – 36.2 mi away (69,616 pop)
• Houma, LA – 40.2 mi away (146,174 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Kenner, LA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Kenner. The closest is Delgado Community College in New Orleans, LA (9.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southeastern Louisiana University (37.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Kenner?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Kenner are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($165,620), Aerospace Engineer ($149,430), Chemical Engineer ($136,870). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Louisiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in New Orleans instead of Kenner?

New Orleans, LA is 19.9 miles from Kenner 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 Kenner an affordable place to study engineering?

Kenner’s median household income of $64,099 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kenner while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Louisiana 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.