Best Online Engineering Programs in Keene, NH (2026)

Keene, New Hampshire has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $7,140 to $18,752 per year for indexed programs. Keene has a population of about 22,923. Median household income is $78,183 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New Hampshire, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $172,240 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Keene

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

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

Engineering Wages Near Keene

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.

Keene at a Glance

Other Keene-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Gardner, MA – 29.8 mi away (20,430 pop)
• Fitchburg, MA – 34.9 mi away (40,414 pop)
• Leominster, MA – 39.9 mi away (119,538 pop)
• Concord, NH – 42.1 mi away (42,821 pop)
• Nashua, NH – 43.2 mi away (230,061 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Keene, NH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Keene. The closest is Keene State College in Keene, NH (1.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Nashua Community College (40.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles in New Hampshire?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in New Hampshire are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($172,240), Electrical Engineer ($135,710), Mechanical Engineer ($103,660). Wages for Keene workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Gardner instead of Keene?

Gardner, MA is 29.8 miles from Keene 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 Keene an affordable place to study engineering?

Keene’s median household income of $78,183 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Keene while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Hampshire 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.