Best Online Engineering Programs in Wildwood, MO (2026)

Wildwood, Missouri has a population of about 35,168. The city’s median household income is $157,750 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 68.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 26 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Wildwood, with tuition ranging from $3,660 to $83,476 per year for indexed programs. In the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $155,100 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Wildwood

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 26 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Wildwood. Distances are calculated from Wildwood city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Wildwood

Wildwood is part of the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area (BLS area code 41180). 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.

Wildwood at a Glance

Other Wildwood-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Ballwin, MO – 6.5 mi away (30,313 pop)
• Chesterfield, MO – 7.3 mi away (47,659 pop)
• Kirkwood, MO – 13.5 mi away (27,609 pop)
• Maryland Heights, MO – 14.2 mi away (27,137 pop)
• Saint Peters, MO – 14.4 mi away (57,289 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Wildwood, MO?

Our directory has 26 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Wildwood. The closest is St Charles Community College in Cottleville, MO (12.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Principia College (30.8 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Wildwood?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Wildwood are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($155,100), Chemical Engineer ($127,100), Aerospace Engineer ($116,600). 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 Ballwin instead of Wildwood?

Ballwin, MO is 6.5 miles from Wildwood 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 Wildwood an affordable place to study engineering?

Wildwood’s median household income of $157,750 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wildwood 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.