Best Online Engineering Programs in Bellevue, NE (2026)

Bellevue, Nebraska has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $6,780 to $18,102 per year for indexed programs. Bellevue has a population of about 64,355. Median household income is $87,343 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Omaha, NE-IA metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Aerospace Engineer at a median $171,380 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Bellevue

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

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

Engineering Wages Near Bellevue

Bellevue is part of the Omaha, NE-IA metro area (BLS area code 36540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Nebraska 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.

Bellevue at a Glance

Other Bellevue-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Council Bluffs, IA – 7.2 mi away (62,524 pop)
• Omaha, NE – 9.5 mi away (792,463 pop)
• Fremont, NE – 34.9 mi away (27,598 pop)
• Lincoln, NE – 45.5 mi away (280,741 pop)
• Columbus, NE – 76.3 mi away (22,846 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Bellevue, NE?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Bellevue. The closest is Bellevue University in Bellevue, NE (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Western Iowa Tech Community College (94.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Bellevue?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Bellevue are: Aerospace Engineer ($171,380), Architectural and Engineering Manager ($148,930), Environmental Engineer ($119,260). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Nebraska statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Council Bluffs instead of Bellevue?

Council Bluffs, IA is 7.2 miles from Bellevue 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 Bellevue an affordable place to study engineering?

Bellevue’s median household income of $87,343 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bellevue while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nebraska 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.