Best Online Engineering Programs in Rockingham, NC (2026)

Rockingham, North Carolina has a population of about 9,094. The city’s median household income is $36,695 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 49 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Rockingham, with tuition ranging from $2,554 to $10,451 per year for indexed programs. In North Carolina, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $163,430 annually (BLS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Rockingham

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 49 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Rockingham. Distances are calculated from Rockingham city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Rockingham

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.

Rockingham at a Glance

Other Rockingham-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Laurinburg, NC – 20.2 mi away (20,514 pop)
• Pinehurst, NC – 24.1 mi away (44,070 pop)
• Fayetteville, NC – 45.4 mi away (316,764 pop)
• Monroe, NC – 45.5 mi away (34,818 pop)
• Lumberton, NC – 47.2 mi away (29,681 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Rockingham, NC?

Our directory has 49 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Rockingham. The closest is Richmond Community College in Hamlet, NC (3.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Central Carolina Community College (50.7 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in North Carolina are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($163,430), Aerospace Engineer ($117,190), Chemical Engineer ($109,940). Wages for Rockingham workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Laurinburg instead of Rockingham?

Laurinburg, NC is 20.2 miles from Rockingham 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 Rockingham an affordable place to study engineering?

Rockingham’s median household income of $36,695 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rockingham 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

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.