Best Online Engineering Programs in Monticello, MN (2026)

Monticello, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $6,267 to $16,662 per year for indexed programs. Monticello has a population of about 14,607. Median household income is $81,563 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $174,510 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Monticello

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

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

Engineering Wages Near Monticello

Monticello is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 33460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Minnesota 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.

Monticello at a Glance

Other Monticello-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Elk River, MN – 11.5 mi away (24,364 pop)
• Ramsey, MN – 17.1 mi away (26,206 pop)
• Maple Grove, MN – 20.9 mi away (69,576 pop)
• Champlin, MN – 21.7 mi away (24,231 pop)
• Andover, MN – 23.1 mi away (32,461 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Monticello, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Monticello. The closest is Anoka Technical College in Anoka, MN (19.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Dunwoody College of Technology (33.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Monticello?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Monticello are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($174,510), Aerospace Engineer ($159,950), Biomedical Engineer ($127,890). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Minnesota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Elk River instead of Monticello?

Elk River, MN is 11.5 miles from Monticello 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 Monticello an affordable place to study engineering?

Monticello’s median household income of $81,563 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Monticello while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota 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.