Best Online Engineering Programs in Vicksburg, MS (2026)

Vicksburg, Mississippi has a population of about 20,944. The city’s median household income is $42,484 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 10 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Vicksburg, with tuition ranging from $3,510 to $39,167 per year for indexed programs. In Mississippi, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $136,010 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Engineering Schools to Vicksburg

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

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Hinds Community CollegeRaymond, MS27.8 mi$3,825 - $9,817
Mississippi CollegeClinton, MS32.5 mi$21,698 - $39,167
Alcorn State UniversityAlcorn State, MS33.9 miContact school for pricing
Jackson State UniversityJackson, MS39.7 mi$9,090 - $28,611
Copiah-Lincoln Community CollegeWesson, MS51.7 miContact school for pricing
Louisiana Delta Community CollegeMonroe, LA68.0 miContact school for pricing
Holmes Community CollegeGoodman, MS72.3 mi$3,510 - $12,733
Southwest Mississippi Community CollegeSummit, MS75.3 miContact school for pricing
Mississippi Delta Community CollegeMoorhead, MS81.0 mi$3,540 - $9,270
Mississippi Valley State UniversityItta Bena, MS88.5 mi$7,912 - $21,606

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


Engineering Wages Near Vicksburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Mississippi, statewide)
Civil Engineer$103,940
Electrical Engineer$100,840
Mechanical Engineer$90,730
Chemical Engineer$102,470
Aerospace Engineer$96,810
Biomedical EngineerN/A
Environmental Engineer$81,780
Architectural and Engineering Manager$136,010

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.


Vicksburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,944Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$42,484Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Engineering-related employment in Warren County154 workers, 20 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Vicksburg, MS?

Our directory has 10 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Vicksburg. The closest is Hinds Community College in Raymond, MS (27.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Mississippi Valley State University (88.5 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles in Mississippi?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Mississippi are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($136,010), Civil Engineer ($103,940), Chemical Engineer ($102,470). Wages for Vicksburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Clinton instead of Vicksburg?

Clinton, MS is 32.0 miles from Vicksburg 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 Vicksburg an affordable place to study engineering?

Vicksburg’s median household income of $42,484 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Vicksburg 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.


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.