Best Online Engineering Programs in Marquette, MI (2026)

Marquette, Michigan has 3 accredited schools offering engineering programs. Marquette has a population of about 20,691. Median household income is $55,825 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.2% 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 Marquette

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Marquette. Distances are calculated from Marquette city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Marquette

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.

Marquette at a Glance

Other Marquette-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Escanaba, MI – 57.1 mi away (20,370 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Marquette, MI?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Marquette. The closest is Northern Michigan University in Marquette, MI (1.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Michigan Technological University (67.1 miles). 3 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 Marquette workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Escanaba instead of Marquette?

Escanaba, MI is 57.1 miles from Marquette 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 Marquette an affordable place to study engineering?

Marquette’s median household income of $55,825 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marquette 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.