Best Online Engineering Programs in Morgan City, LA (2026)

Morgan City, Louisiana has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $9,940 to $26,076 per year for indexed programs. Morgan City has a population of about 11,208. Median household income is $56,729 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Louisiana, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $162,850 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Engineering Schools to Morgan City

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

#1

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, LA 24.0 miles from Morgan City BOC Score50.5
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#2

ITI Technical College

Baton Rouge, LA 50.9 miles from Morgan City BOC Score65.6
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#3

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA 51.5 miles from Morgan City BOC Score71.8
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#4

Southern University and A & M College

Baton Rouge, LA 56.4 miles from Morgan City BOC Score31.4
Published tuition$9,940 - $26,076
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#5

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, LA 60.8 miles from Morgan City BOC Score53.3
Published tuition$10,418 - $24,631
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Louisiana schools on the Louisiana engineering page.


Engineering Wages Near Morgan City

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Louisiana, statewide)
Civil Engineer$105,380
Electrical Engineer$123,710
Mechanical Engineer$119,540
Chemical Engineer$134,800
Aerospace Engineer$136,970
Biomedical Engineer$84,320
Environmental Engineer$130,510
Architectural and Engineering Manager$162,850

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.


Morgan City at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population11,208Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,729Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+15.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Engineering-related employment in St. Mary County115 workers, 18 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Morgan City, LA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Morgan City. The closest is Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, LA (24.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Louisiana at Lafayette (60.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles in Louisiana?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Louisiana are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($162,850), Aerospace Engineer ($136,970), Chemical Engineer ($134,800). Wages for Morgan City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Houma instead of Morgan City?

Houma, LA is 30.4 miles from Morgan 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 Morgan City an affordable place to study engineering?

Morgan City’s median household income of $56,729 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Morgan City 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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Other Programs Available in Morgan 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.