Best Online Engineering Programs in Leominster, MA (2026)

Leominster, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $43,064 to $75,678 per year for indexed programs. Leominster has a population of about 43,697. Median household income is $81,556 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.3% 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 Leominster

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

#1

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA 4.8 miles from Leominster BOC Score57.1
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#2

Mount Wachusett Community College

Gardner, MA 11.9 miles from Leominster BOC Score53.3
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#3

Quinsigamond Community College

Worcester, MA 14.4 miles from Leominster BOC Score58.1
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#4

Anna Maria College

Paxton, MA 15.2 miles from Leominster BOC Score32.7
Published tuition$43,064 - $61,106
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#5

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, MA 17.1 miles from Leominster BOC Score77.5
Published tuition$59,070 - $75,678
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Massachusetts schools on the Massachusetts engineering page.


Engineering Wages Near Leominster

Leominster 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Civil Engineer$101,770Worcester, MA$99,288
Electrical Engineer$129,720Worcester, MA$126,556
Mechanical Engineer$109,250Worcester, MA$106,585
Chemical Engineer$104,060Worcester, MA$101,522
Aerospace Engineer$149,470MA statewide$145,824
Biomedical Engineer$104,060Worcester, MA$101,522
Environmental Engineer$115,800MA statewide$112,976
Architectural and Engineering Manager$179,150Worcester, MA$174,780

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.


Leominster at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population43,697Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$81,556Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)102.5 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Engineering-related employment in Worcester County2,651 workers, 343 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Leominster, MA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Leominster. The closest is Fitchburg State University in Fitchburg, MA (4.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Worcester Polytechnic Institute (17.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Leominster?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Leominster 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 Leominster?

Fitchburg, MA is 5.3 miles from Leominster 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 Leominster an affordable place to study engineering?

Leominster’s median household income of $81,556 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Leominster 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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Other Programs Available in Leominster

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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.