Best Online Engineering Programs in Marlborough, MA (2026)

Marlborough, Massachusetts has a population of about 41,398. The city’s median household income is $95,047 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited engineering programs within 100 miles of Marlborough, with tuition ranging from $43,064 to $75,678 per year. In the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $178,800 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Marlborough

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer engineering programs. Distances are calculated from Marlborough city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Marlborough

Marlborough is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area (BLS area code 14460). 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.

Marlborough at a Glance

Other Marlborough-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Worcester, MA – 14.4 mi away (495,856 pop)
• Waltham, MA – 15.8 mi away (63,002 pop)
• Leominster, MA – 16.5 mi away (119,538 pop)
• Newton, MA – 17.3 mi away (89,045 pop)
• Watertown, MA – 18.9 mi away (35,025 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering programs are near Marlborough, MA?

Our directory lists 5 engineering programs within 100 miles of Marlborough. The closest is Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester, MA (12.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Anna Maria College (19.1 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Marlborough?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Marlborough are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($178,800), Aerospace Engineer ($151,080), Electrical Engineer ($127,520). 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 Worcester instead of Marlborough?

Worcester, MA is 14.4 miles from Marlborough 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 Marlborough an affordable place to study engineering?

Marlborough’s median household income of $95,047 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marlborough 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