Best Online Engineering Programs in Trenton, NJ (2026)

Trenton, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $22,082 to $39,799 per year for indexed programs. Trenton has a population of about 89,966. Median household income is $47,102 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $196,870 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Trenton

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

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

Engineering Wages Near Trenton

Trenton is part of the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area (BLS area code 45940). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey 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.

Trenton at a Glance

Other Trenton-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Princeton, NJ – 10.4 mi away (31,249 pop)
• Philadelphia, PA – 24.6 mi away (5,591,554 pop)
• New Brunswick, NJ – 24.8 mi away (56,910 pop)
• Camden, NJ – 26.9 mi away (74,420 pop)
• Sayreville, NJ – 28.6 mi away (44,905 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Trenton, NJ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Trenton. The closest is Thomas Edison State University in Trenton, NJ (0.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Temple University (26.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Trenton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Trenton are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($196,870), Chemical Engineer ($135,110), Aerospace Engineer ($126,430). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Jersey statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Princeton instead of Trenton?

Princeton, NJ is 10.4 miles from Trenton 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 Trenton an affordable place to study engineering?

Trenton’s median household income of $47,102 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Trenton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Jersey 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.