Best Online Engineering Programs in Gardner, MA (2026)

Gardner, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $43,064 to $75,678 per year for indexed programs. Gardner has a population of about 21,075. Median household income is $62,948 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Worcester, MA metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $179,150 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Gardner

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

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

Engineering Wages Near Gardner

Gardner is part of the Worcester, MA metro area (BLS area code 49340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts 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.

Gardner at a Glance

Other Gardner-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Fitchburg, MA – 8.7 mi away (40,414 pop)
• Leominster, MA – 11.8 mi away (119,538 pop)
• Worcester, MA – 23.5 mi away (495,856 pop)
• Nashua, NH – 27.6 mi away (230,061 pop)
• Marlborough, MA – 27.7 mi away (39,697 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Gardner, MA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Gardner. The closest is Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner, MA (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Worcester Polytechnic Institute (23.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Gardner?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Gardner are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($179,150), Aerospace Engineer ($149,470), Electrical Engineer ($129,720). 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 Fitchburg instead of Gardner?

Fitchburg, MA is 8.7 miles from Gardner 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 Gardner an affordable place to study engineering?

Gardner’s median household income of $62,948 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gardner 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.

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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.