Best Online Engineering Programs in Raytown, MO (2026)

Raytown, Missouri has a population of about 29,593. The city’s median household income is $67,227 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 18 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Raytown, with tuition ranging from $19,890 to $34,291 per year for indexed programs. In the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $158,050 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Raytown

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 18 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Raytown. Distances are calculated from Raytown city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Raytown

Raytown is part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area (BLS area code 28140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri 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.

Raytown at a Glance

Other Raytown-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Lees Summit, MO – 6.9 mi away (89,467 pop)
• Grandview, MO – 8.5 mi away (25,190 pop)
• Independence, MO – 8.8 mi away (117,030 pop)
• Prairie Village, KS – 9.3 mi away (21,805 pop)
• Kansas City, MO – 10.2 mi away (1,590,762 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Raytown, MO?

Our directory has 18 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Raytown. The closest is Rockhurst University in Kansas City, MO (6.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Benedictine College (53.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Raytown?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Raytown are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($158,050), Electrical Engineer ($101,700), Mechanical Engineer ($100,780). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Missouri statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Lees Summit instead of Raytown?

Lees Summit, MO is 6.9 miles from Raytown 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 Raytown an affordable place to study engineering?

Raytown’s median household income of $67,227 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Raytown while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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 Missouri
• 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.