Best Online Engineering Programs in Natchez, MS (2026)

Natchez, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $3,825 to $26,076 per year for indexed programs. Natchez has a population of about 14,207. Median household income is $35,613 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Mississippi, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $142,790 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Engineering Schools to Natchez

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

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

#1

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS 26.9 miles from Natchez BOC Score45.5
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#2

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Wesson, MS 59.3 miles from Natchez BOC Score63.6
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#3

Central Louisiana Technical Community College

Alexandria, LA 64.5 miles from Natchez BOC Score57.5
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#4

Southern University and A & M College

Baton Rouge, LA 71.6 miles from Natchez BOC Score31.4
Published tuition$9,940 - $26,076
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#5

Hinds Community College

Raymond, MS 75.3 miles from Natchez BOC Score53.6
Published tuition$3,825 - $9,817
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Mississippi schools on the Mississippi engineering page.


Engineering Wages Near Natchez

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Mississippi, statewide)
Civil Engineer$100,170
Electrical Engineer$104,990
Mechanical Engineer$98,000
Chemical Engineer$106,740
Aerospace Engineer$109,200
Biomedical Engineer$96,710
Environmental Engineer$91,100
Architectural and Engineering Manager$142,790

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.


Natchez at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population14,207Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$35,613Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Natchez, MS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Natchez. The closest is Alcorn State University in Alcorn State, MS (26.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Hinds Community College (75.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles in Mississippi?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Mississippi are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($142,790), Aerospace Engineer ($109,200), Chemical Engineer ($106,740). Wages for Natchez workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Vicksburg instead of Natchez?

Vicksburg, MS is 61.0 miles from Natchez 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 Natchez an affordable place to study engineering?

Natchez’s median household income of $35,613 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Natchez 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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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.