Best Online Engineering Programs in Greensboro, NC (2026)

Greensboro, North Carolina has a population of about 298,564. The city’s median household income is $58,884 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited engineering programs within 100 miles of Greensboro. In the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $155,600 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Greensboro

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer engineering programs. Distances are calculated from Greensboro city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Greensboro

Greensboro is part of the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area (BLS area code 24660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.

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.

Greensboro at a Glance

Other Greensboro-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• High Point, NC – 11.8 mi away (177,412 pop)
• Kernersville, NC – 14.4 mi away (24,066 pop)
• Burlington, NC – 20.1 mi away (126,491 pop)
• Thomasville, NC – 20.5 mi away (27,030 pop)
• Winston-Salem, NC – 24.2 mi away (412,490 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering programs are near Greensboro, NC?

Our directory lists 5 engineering programs within 100 miles of Greensboro. The closest is North Carolina A & T State University in Greensboro, NC (3.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Forsyth Technical Community College (24.8 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Greensboro?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Greensboro are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($155,600), Aerospace Engineer ($117,190), Chemical Engineer ($109,940). 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 High Point instead of Greensboro?

High Point, NC is 11.8 miles from Greensboro 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 Greensboro an affordable place to study engineering?

Greensboro’s median household income of $58,884 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Greensboro 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.

Related Resources

• Online Engineering Programs in North Carolina
• Main Engineering Degree Guide
• Engineering Programs by State