Best Online Engineering Programs in Burton, MI (2026)

Burton, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs. Burton has a population of about 29,529. Median household income is $57,767 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Flint, MI metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $132,920 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Burton

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

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

Engineering Wages Near Burton

Burton is part of the Flint, MI metro area (BLS area code 22420). 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.

Burton at a Glance

Other Burton-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Flint, MI – 4.2 mi away (338,616 pop)
• Owosso, MI – 28.2 mi away (21,653 pop)
• Pontiac, MI – 29.3 mi away (59,698 pop)
• Auburn Hills, MI – 29.3 mi away (22,795 pop)
• Rochester Hills, MI – 32.8 mi away (73,422 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Burton, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Burton. The closest is Mott Community College in Flint, MI (4.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lawrence Technological University (40.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Burton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Burton are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($132,920), Aerospace Engineer ($128,960), Environmental Engineer ($105,080). 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 Flint instead of Burton?

Flint, MI is 4.2 miles from Burton 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 Burton an affordable place to study engineering?

Burton’s median household income of $57,767 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Burton 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.