Best Engineering Schools Near Brandon, MS (2026)

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

Brandon, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs. Brandon has a population of about 25,352. Median household income is $93,073 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Jackson, MS metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $137,010 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Brandon

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer engineering programs near Brandon, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Brandon 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 Brandon. 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

Jackson State University

Jackson, MS 12.8 miles from Brandon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
27.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,060
Avg net price $23,836/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Mississippi College

Clinton, MS 20.3 miles from Brandon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,485
Avg net price $27,712/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Hinds Community College

Raymond, MS 25.0 miles from Brandon
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,774
Avg net price $4,060/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Wesson, MS 47.0 miles from Brandon
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,241
Avg net price $3,894/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Holmes Community College

Goodman, MS 48.0 miles from Brandon
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,922
Avg net price $5,643/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

East Central Community College

Decatur, MS 52.4 miles from Brandon
  • 2 year
46.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,421
Avg net price $5,240/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Jones County Junior College

Ellisville, MS 66.0 miles from Brandon
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,377
Avg net price $6,048/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Southwest Mississippi Community College

Summit, MS 72.9 miles from Brandon
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,227
Avg net price $2,525/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Engineering Wages Near Brandon

Brandon is part of the Jackson, MS metro area (BLS area code 27140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Mississippi statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Civil Engineer $100,170 Jackson, MS $112,551
Electrical Engineer $105,400 Jackson, MS $118,427
Mechanical Engineer $81,300 Jackson, MS $91,348
Chemical Engineer $106,740 MS statewide $119,933
Aerospace Engineer $109,200 MS statewide $122,697
Biomedical Engineer $96,710 MS statewide $108,663
Environmental Engineer $77,460 Jackson, MS $87,034
Architectural and Engineering Manager $137,010 Jackson, MS $153,944

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.

Brandon at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 25,352 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $93,073 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 41.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Engineering-related employment in Rankin County 416 workers, 56 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Brandon, MS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Brandon. The closest is Jackson State University in Jackson, MS (12.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Holmes Community College (48.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Brandon?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Brandon are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($137,010), Aerospace Engineer ($109,200), Chemical Engineer ($106,740). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Mississippi statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Pearl instead of Brandon?

Pearl, MS is 6.0 miles from Brandon 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 Brandon an affordable place to study engineering?

Brandon’s median household income of $93,073 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Brandon while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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 Brandon

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

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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