Best Online Engineering Programs in Pearl, MS (2026)

Pearl, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $3,510 to $28,611 per year for indexed programs. Pearl has a population of about 27,458. Median household income is $54,643 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.3% 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 Pearl

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

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

Engineering Wages Near Pearl

Pearl 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.

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.

Pearl at a Glance

Other Pearl-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Brandon, MS – 6.0 mi away (23,826 pop)
• Jackson, MS – 7.7 mi away (342,607 pop)
• Ridgeland, MS – 10.8 mi away (24,483 pop)
• Madison, MS – 14.1 mi away (26,031 pop)
• Clinton, MS – 15.6 mi away (25,211 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Pearl, MS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Pearl. The closest is Jackson State University in Jackson, MS (6.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is East Central Community College (58.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Pearl?

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

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

Pearl’s median household income of $54,643 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pearl 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.