Best Online Engineering Programs in Burlington, NC (2026)

Burlington, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $2,528 to $22,570 per year for indexed programs. Burlington has a population of about 58,599. Median household income is $54,941 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Burlington, NC metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $150,080 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Burlington

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

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

Engineering Wages Near Burlington

Burlington is part of the Burlington, NC metro area (BLS area code 15500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina 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.

Burlington at a Glance

Other Burlington-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Greensboro, NC – 20.1 mi away (331,894 pop)
• Carrboro, NC – 23.7 mi away (21,265 pop)
• Chapel Hill, NC – 26.2 mi away (59,246 pop)
• High Point, NC – 29.9 mi away (177,412 pop)
• Asheboro, NC – 31.5 mi away (39,496 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Burlington, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Burlington. The closest is Elon University in Elon, NC (2.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rockingham Community College (26.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Burlington?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Burlington are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($150,080), Aerospace Engineer ($122,930), Electrical Engineer ($119,650). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Greensboro instead of Burlington?

Greensboro, NC is 20.1 miles from Burlington 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 Burlington an affordable place to study engineering?

Burlington’s median household income of $54,941 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Burlington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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.