Best Online Engineering Programs in Mint Hill, NC (2026)

Mint Hill, North Carolina has a population of about 26,954. The city’s median household income is $99,272 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited engineering programs within 100 miles of Mint Hill, 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 Mint Hill

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

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte, NC9.9 miContact school for pricing
Central Piedmont Community CollegeCharlotte, NC10.3 mi$2,792 - $10,951
York Technical CollegeRock Hill, SC25.6 mi$5,512 - $15,399
Stanly Community CollegeAlbemarle, NC26.1 miContact school for pricing
South Piedmont Community CollegePolkton, NC27.9 miContact school for pricing

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


Engineering Wages Near Mint Hill

Mint Hill 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Civil Engineer$100,040Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$102,816
Electrical Engineer$114,450Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$117,626
Mechanical Engineer$100,990Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$103,792
Chemical Engineer$109,940Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$112,991
Aerospace Engineer$125,780Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$129,270
Biomedical Engineer$120,850Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$124,203
Environmental Engineer$95,850Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$98,510
Architectural and Engineering Manager$167,590Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$172,240

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.


Mint Hill at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,954Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$99,272Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+38.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)97.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Engineering-related employment in Mecklenburg County11,942 workers, 1,339 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering programs are near Mint Hill, NC?

Our directory lists 5 engineering programs within 100 miles of Mint Hill. The closest is University of North Carolina at Charlotte in Charlotte, NC (9.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is South Piedmont Community College (27.9 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Mint Hill?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Mint Hill 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 Matthews instead of Mint Hill?

Matthews, NC is 5.1 miles from Mint Hill 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 Mint Hill an affordable place to study engineering?

Mint Hill’s median household income of $99,272 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mint Hill 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.