Best Online Engineering Programs in Lewiston, ME (2026)

Lewiston, Maine has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs. Lewiston has a population of about 37,886. Median household income is $56,558 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Maine, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $145,720 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Engineering Schools to Lewiston

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer engineering programs near Lewiston, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lewiston city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Lewiston. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Central Maine Community College

Auburn, ME 4.2 miles from Lewiston BOC Score 58.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,448
Avg net price $6,975/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,140
Out‑of‑state$7,020
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Southern Maine

Portland, ME 30.1 miles from Lewiston BOC Score 51.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,958
Avg net price $13,596/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Southern Maine Community College

South Portland, ME 30.8 miles from Lewiston BOC Score 46.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,661
Avg net price $11,086/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Kennebec Valley Community College

Fairfield, ME 44.4 miles from Lewiston BOC Score 61.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,035
Avg net price $3,910/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,156
Out‑of‑state$7,036
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

The Landing School

Arundel, ME 51.9 miles from Lewiston BOC Score 68.3
  • 2 year
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 98%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,849
Avg net price $35,532/yr
Tuition
In‑state$29,060
Out‑of‑state$29,060
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Maine

Orono, ME 93.0 miles from Lewiston BOC Score 53.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,653
Avg net price $17,510/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,326
Out‑of‑state$36,756
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Washington County Community College

Calais, ME 161.9 miles from Lewiston BOC Score 54.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,407
Avg net price $5,149/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Northern Maine Community College

Presque Isle, ME 207.5 miles from Lewiston BOC Score 64.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,348
Avg net price $7,181/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,156
Out‑of‑state$7,036
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Engineering Wages Near Lewiston

Lewiston is part of the Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro area (BLS area code 30340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maine statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Civil Engineer$92,470Lewiston-Auburn, ME$97,645
Electrical Engineer$127,370Lewiston-Auburn, ME$134,498
Mechanical Engineer$102,430ME statewide$108,163
Chemical EngineerN/AME statewide
Aerospace EngineerN/AME statewide
Biomedical EngineerN/AME statewide
Environmental Engineer$93,930ME statewide$99,187
Architectural and Engineering Manager$145,720ME statewide$153,875

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.


Lewiston at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population37,886Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,558Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Engineering-related employment in Androscoggin County261 workers, 56 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Lewiston, ME?

Accredited schools offering engineering programs near Lewiston are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Lewiston?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Lewiston are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($145,720), Electrical Engineer ($127,370), Mechanical Engineer ($102,430). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Maine statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Auburn instead of Lewiston?

Auburn, ME is 4.0 miles from Lewiston 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 Lewiston an affordable place to study engineering?

Lewiston’s median household income of $56,558 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lewiston while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maine 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 Lewiston

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Lewiston:

Data verified: July 23, 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.