Best Online Engineering Programs in Birmingham, MI (2026)

Birmingham, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs. Birmingham has a population of about 21,612. Median household income is $153,125 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 76.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $168,550 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Birmingham

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

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

Engineering Wages Near Birmingham

Birmingham is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area (BLS area code 19820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan 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.

Birmingham at a Glance

Other Birmingham-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Royal Oak, MI – 4.1 mi away (59,006 pop)
• Troy, MI – 4.4 mi away (83,641 pop)
• Southfield, MI – 5.2 mi away (73,100 pop)
• Oak Park, MI – 5.8 mi away (29,645 pop)
• Madison Heights, MI – 6.3 mi away (30,088 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Birmingham, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Birmingham. The closest is Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, MI (5.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Detroit Mercy (9.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Birmingham?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Birmingham are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($168,550), Aerospace Engineer ($128,960), Electrical Engineer ($114,390). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Royal Oak instead of Birmingham?

Royal Oak, MI is 4.1 miles from Birmingham 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 Birmingham an affordable place to study engineering?

Birmingham’s median household income of $153,125 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Birmingham 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.