Best Online Engineering Programs in Attleboro, MA (2026)

Attleboro, Massachusetts has a population of about 46,499. The city’s median household income is $93,266 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 73 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Attleboro, with tuition ranging from $54,500 to $68,412 per year for indexed programs. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $164,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Attleboro

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 73 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Attleboro. Distances are calculated from Attleboro city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Attleboro

Attleboro is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area (BLS area code 39300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts 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.

Attleboro at a Glance

Other Attleboro-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Pawtucket, RI – 5.7 mi away (71,427 pop)
• East Providence, RI – 9.2 mi away (47,337 pop)
• Providence, RI – 9.8 mi away (1,198,789 pop)
• Taunton, MA – 10.5 mi away (56,843 pop)
• Woonsocket, RI – 11.6 mi away (41,406 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Attleboro, MA?

Our directory has 73 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Attleboro. The closest is Brown University in Providence, RI (9.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Franklin W Olin College of Engineering (25.1 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Attleboro?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Attleboro are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($164,570), Aerospace Engineer ($152,210), Mechanical Engineer ($110,390). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Pawtucket instead of Attleboro?

Pawtucket, RI is 5.7 miles from Attleboro 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 Attleboro an affordable place to study engineering?

Attleboro’s median household income of $93,266 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Attleboro while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
• 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.