Best Online Engineering Programs in Fremont, NE (2026)

Fremont, Nebraska has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $6,780 to $18,102 per year for indexed programs. Fremont has a population of about 27,321. Median household income is $67,179 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Nebraska, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $141,020 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Fremont

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

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

Engineering Wages Near Fremont

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.

Fremont at a Glance

Other Fremont-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Omaha, NE – 26.1 mi away (792,463 pop)
• Bellevue, NE – 34.9 mi away (53,505 pop)
• Council Bluffs, IA – 35.9 mi away (62,524 pop)
• Lincoln, NE – 44.8 mi away (280,741 pop)
• Columbus, NE – 44.9 mi away (22,846 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Fremont, NE?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Fremont. The closest is Bellevue University in Bellevue, NE (35.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northeast Community College (63.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles in Nebraska?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Nebraska are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($141,020), Aerospace Engineer ($135,670), Environmental Engineer ($120,620). Wages for Fremont workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Omaha instead of Fremont?

Omaha, NE is 26.1 miles from Fremont 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 Fremont an affordable place to study engineering?

Fremont’s median household income of $67,179 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fremont 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.