Best Engineering Schools Near Burton, MI (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Burton, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $6,845 to $24,526 per year for indexed 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 accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer engineering programs near Burton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Burton city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Burton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Michigan-Flint

Flint, MI 4.0 miles from Burton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,230
Avg net price $7,007/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Kettering University

Flint, MI 4.9 miles from Burton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $94,823
Avg net price $34,660/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Baker College

Owosso, MI 28.1 miles from Burton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
34.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,833
Avg net price $13,157/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,000
Out‑of‑state$13,000
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI 30.2 miles from Burton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,612
Avg net price $9,120/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI 39.6 miles from Burton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,955
Avg net price $10,775/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Lawrence Technological University

Southfield, MI 40.7 miles from Burton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,151
Avg net price $32,918/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Schoolcraft Community College District

Livonia, MI 41.1 miles from Burton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,722
Avg net price $2,260/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Madonna University

Livonia, MI 43.7 miles from Burton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,058
Avg net price $17,755/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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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.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Civil Engineer $82,100 Flint, MI $88,280
Electrical Engineer $93,950 Flint, MI $101,022
Mechanical Engineer $95,850 Flint, MI $103,065
Chemical Engineer $103,230 MI statewide $111,000
Aerospace Engineer $128,960 MI statewide $138,667
Biomedical Engineer $100,940 MI statewide $108,538
Environmental Engineer $105,080 MI statewide $112,989
Architectural and Engineering Manager $132,920 Flint, MI $142,925

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

Metric Value Source
Population 29,529 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $57,767 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 16.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 93.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Engineering-related employment in Genesee County 1,246 workers, 77 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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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 (3.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oakland University (30.2 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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Other Programs Available in Burton

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Burton:

Data verified: September 6, 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.

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