Best Online Engineering Programs in Clinton, MS (2026)

Clinton, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $3,510 to $28,611 per year for indexed programs. Clinton has a population of about 27,418. Median household income is $70,913 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.5% 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 Clinton

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer engineering programs near Clinton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Clinton 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 Clinton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Hinds Community College

Raymond, MS 8.0 miles from Clinton BOC Score 53.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Jackson State University

Jackson, MS 8.7 miles from Clinton BOC Score 27.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Wesson, MS 46.1 miles from Clinton BOC Score 63.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Holmes Community College

Goodman, MS 49.3 miles from Clinton BOC Score 53.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS 57.3 miles from Clinton BOC Score 45.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,421
Avg net price $13,265/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

East Central Community College

Decatur, MS 72.2 miles from Clinton BOC Score 46.4
  • 2 year
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: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Mississippi Valley State University

Itta Bena, MS 78.9 miles from Clinton BOC Score 36.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,919
Avg net price $9,686/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Jones County Junior College

Ellisville, MS 84.9 miles from Clinton BOC Score 45.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,377
Avg net price $6,048/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Engineering Wages Near Clinton

Clinton 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.

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


Clinton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,418Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,913Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+47.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Engineering-related employment in Hinds County860 workers, 109 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Clinton, MS?

Accredited schools offering engineering programs near Clinton are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Clinton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Clinton 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 Jackson instead of Clinton?

Jackson, MS is 7.9 miles from Clinton 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 Clinton an affordable place to study engineering?

Clinton’s median household income of $70,913 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Clinton 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 Clinton

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Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.