Best Online Engineering Programs in Clemmons, NC (2026)

Clemmons, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $2,545 to $14,199 per year for indexed programs. Clemmons has a population of about 21,574. Median household income is $84,326 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 49.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Winston-Salem, NC metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $155,200 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Engineering Schools to Clemmons

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Clemmons. Distances are calculated from Clemmons 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 Clemmons. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Forsyth Technical Community College

Winston-Salem, NC 7.0 miles from Clemmons BOC Score52.9
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#2

Davidson-Davie Community College

Thomasville, NC 16.2 miles from Clemmons BOC Score51.6
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#3

Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown, NC 26.3 miles from Clemmons BOC Score35.3
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#4

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Salisbury, NC 27.4 miles from Clemmons BOC Score47.2
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#5

Surry Community College

Dobson, NC 30.5 miles from Clemmons BOC Score57.8
Published tuition$2,545 - $14,199
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina engineering page.


Engineering Wages Near Clemmons

Clemmons is part of the Winston-Salem, NC metro area (BLS area code 49180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Civil Engineer$84,170Winston-Salem, NC$91,489
Electrical Engineer$91,180Winston-Salem, NC$99,109
Mechanical Engineer$95,600Winston-Salem, NC$103,913
Chemical Engineer$117,410NC statewide$127,620
Aerospace Engineer$122,930NC statewide$133,620
Biomedical Engineer$77,670Winston-Salem, NC$84,424
Environmental Engineer$99,440NC statewide$108,087
Architectural and Engineering Manager$155,200Winston-Salem, NC$168,696

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.


Clemmons at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,574Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$84,326Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+49.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Engineering-related employment in Forsyth County1,089 workers, 208 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Clemmons, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Clemmons. The closest is Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem, NC (7.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Surry Community College (30.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Clemmons?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Clemmons are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($155,200), Aerospace Engineer ($122,930), Chemical Engineer ($117,410). 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 Winston-Salem instead of Clemmons?

Winston-Salem, NC is 8.5 miles from Clemmons 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 Clemmons an affordable place to study engineering?

Clemmons’s median household income of $84,326 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Clemmons 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.