Best Online Engineering Programs in Matthews, NC (2026)

Matthews, North Carolina has a population of about 29,959. The city’s median household income is $105,579 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 53.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited engineering programs within 100 miles of Matthews, with tuition ranging from $2,792 to $15,399 per year. In the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $167,590 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Matthews

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

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

Engineering Wages Near Matthews

Matthews is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area (BLS area code 16740). 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.

Matthews at a Glance

Other Matthews-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Indian Trail, NC – 5.0 mi away (38,222 pop)
• Mint Hill, NC – 5.1 mi away (26,236 pop)
• Charlotte, NC – 9.2 mi away (1,438,351 pop)
• Monroe, NC – 11.6 mi away (34,818 pop)
• Concord, NC – 19.4 mi away (244,273 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering programs are near Matthews, NC?

Our directory lists 5 engineering programs within 100 miles of Matthews. The closest is Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, NC (9.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Gaston College (30.2 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Matthews?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Matthews are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($167,590), Aerospace Engineer ($125,780), Biomedical Engineer ($120,850). 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 Indian Trail instead of Matthews?

Indian Trail, NC is 5.0 miles from Matthews 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 Matthews an affordable place to study engineering?

Matthews’s median household income of $105,579 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Matthews 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