Best Online Engineering Programs in Staten Island, NY (2026)
Staten Island, New York has a population of about 476,015. There are 5 accredited engineering programs within 100 miles of Staten Island. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $179,110 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Engineering Schools to Staten Island
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer engineering programs. Distances are calculated from Staten Island city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Staten Island CUNY | Staten Island, NY | 0.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Career School of NY | Staten Island, NY | 5.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Kean University | Union, NJ | 7.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| DeVry University-New Jersey | Iselin, NJ | 8.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ | Cranford, NJ | 10.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York engineering page.
Engineering Wages Near Staten Island
Staten Island is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $106,130 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $94,254 |
| Electrical Engineer | $127,160 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $112,931 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $111,270 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $98,819 |
| Chemical Engineer | $122,660 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $108,934 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $135,530 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $120,364 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $115,080 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $102,202 |
| Environmental Engineer | $105,040 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $93,286 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $179,110 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $159,067 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
Staten Island at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 112.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Engineering-related employment in Richmond County | 357 workers, 106 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Staten Island-Area Cities With Engineering Programs
- Carteret, NJ – 4.1 mi away (23,992 pop)
- Linden, NJ – 5.5 mi away (42,457 pop)
- Bayonne, NJ – 6.0 mi away (66,238 pop)
- Elizabeth, NJ – 6.1 mi away (128,640 pop)
- Rahway, NJ – 7.1 mi away (29,451 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited engineering programs are near Staten Island, NY?
Our directory lists 5 engineering programs within 100 miles of Staten Island. The closest is College of Staten Island CUNY in Staten Island, NY (0.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ (10.6 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Staten Island?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Staten Island are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($179,110), Aerospace Engineer ($135,530), Electrical Engineer ($127,160). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Carteret instead of Staten Island?
Carteret, NJ is 4.1 miles from Staten Island 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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