Best Online Engineering Programs in Adrian, MI (2026)

Adrian, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $29,778 to $42,802 per year for indexed programs. Adrian has a population of about 20,493. Median household income is $42,851 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $166,930 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Engineering Schools to Adrian

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

#1

Siena Heights University

Adrian, MI 1.5 miles from Adrian BOC Score66.0
Published tuition$29,778 - $42,802
Online programsYes

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#2

Jackson College

Jackson, MI 26.0 miles from Adrian BOC Score52.2
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#3

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH 27.4 miles from Adrian BOC Score52.4
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#4

Monroe County Community College

Monroe, MI 29.6 miles from Adrian BOC Score42.8
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#5

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI 30.6 miles from Adrian BOC Score93.4
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Online programsYes

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


Engineering Wages Near Adrian

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide)
Civil Engineer$92,100
Electrical Engineer$106,070
Mechanical Engineer$104,890
Chemical Engineer$103,230
Aerospace Engineer$128,960
Biomedical Engineer$100,940
Environmental Engineer$105,080
Architectural and Engineering Manager$166,930

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.


Adrian at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,493Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$42,851Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Engineering-related employment in Lenawee County19 workers, 18 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Adrian, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Adrian. The closest is Siena Heights University in Adrian, MI (1.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (30.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles in Michigan?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Michigan are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($166,930), Aerospace Engineer ($128,960), Electrical Engineer ($106,070). Wages for Adrian workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Toledo instead of Adrian?

Toledo, OH is 28.9 miles from Adrian 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 Adrian an affordable place to study engineering?

Adrian’s median household income of $42,851 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Adrian while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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.