Best Online Engineering Programs in Southaven, MS (2026)

Southaven, Mississippi has a population of about 55,531. The city’s median household income is $76,159 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 21 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Southaven, with tuition ranging from $3,660 to $17,750 per year for indexed programs. In the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $173,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Southaven

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 21 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Southaven. Distances are calculated from Southaven city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Southaven

Southaven is part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area (BLS area code 32820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Mississippi statewide.

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.

Southaven at a Glance

Other Southaven-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Horn Lake, MS – 4.0 mi away (27,042 pop)
• Olive Branch, MS – 7.4 mi away (36,699 pop)
• Memphis, TN – 10.6 mi away (1,069,661 pop)
• Germantown, TN – 14.4 mi away (39,056 pop)
• Collierville, TN – 17.2 mi away (49,177 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Southaven, MS?

Our directory has 21 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Southaven. The closest is Delta Technical College-Mississippi in Horn Lake, MS (1.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (45.8 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Southaven?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Southaven are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($173,990), Aerospace Engineer ($135,350), Electrical Engineer ($106,800). 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 Horn Lake instead of Southaven?

Horn Lake, MS is 4.0 miles from Southaven 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 Southaven an affordable place to study engineering?

Southaven’s median household income of $76,159 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Southaven 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.

Related Resources

• Online Engineering Programs in Mississippi
• Main Engineering Degree Guide
• Engineering Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.