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Best Online Engineering Programs in Carson City, NV (2026)
Carson City, Nevada has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs. Carson City has a population of about 57,522. In the Carson City, NV metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $123,300 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Engineering Schools to Carson City
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Carson City. Distances are calculated from Carson City city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Carson City. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Lake Tahoe Community College
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University of Nevada-Reno
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Truckee Meadows Community College
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Folsom Lake College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Nevada schools on the Nevada engineering page.
Engineering Wages Near Carson City
Carson City is part of the Carson City, NV metro area (BLS area code 16180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Nevada statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $95,260 | Carson City, NV | $97,105 |
| Electrical Engineer | $107,400 | NV statewide | $109,480 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $101,690 | Carson City, NV | $103,660 |
| Chemical Engineer | N/A | NV statewide | – |
| Aerospace Engineer | $96,730 | NV statewide | $98,603 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $87,850 | NV statewide | $89,551 |
| Environmental Engineer | $109,720 | NV statewide | $111,845 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $123,300 | Carson City, NV | $125,688 |
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.
Carson City at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Engineering-related employment in Carson City (city) County | 148 workers, 30 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Carson City-Area Cities With Engineering Programs
- South Lake Tahoe, CA – 19.3 mi away (29,535 pop)
- Reno, NV – 28.0 mi away (427,007 pop)
- Sparks, NV – 29.2 mi away (98,345 pop)
- Placerville, CA – 63.5 mi away (30,531 pop)
- Grass Valley, CA – 70.2 mi away (34,508 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited engineering schools are near Carson City, NV?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Carson City. The closest is Western Nevada College in Carson City, NV (3.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Folsom Lake College (81.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Carson City?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Carson City are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($123,300), Environmental Engineer ($109,720), Electrical Engineer ($107,400). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Nevada statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in South Lake Tahoe instead of Carson City?
South Lake Tahoe, CA is 19.3 miles from Carson City 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.
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.