Best Online Engineering Programs in Statesville, NC (2026)

Statesville, North Carolina has a population of about 29,161. The city’s median household income is $55,492 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited engineering programs within 100 miles of Statesville, with tuition ranging from $2,367 to $18,703 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 Statesville

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

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

Engineering Wages Near Statesville

Statesville 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.

Statesville at a Glance

Other Statesville-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Mooresville, NC – 14.1 mi away (36,543 pop)
• Cornelius, NC – 21.5 mi away (28,515 pop)
• Salisbury, NC – 22.8 mi away (34,001 pop)
• Kannapolis, NC – 24.9 mi away (47,839 pop)
• Hickory, NC – 25.5 mi away (215,120 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering programs are near Statesville, NC?

Our directory lists 5 engineering programs within 100 miles of Statesville. The closest is Mitchell Community College in Statesville, NC (1.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (34.6 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Statesville?

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

Mooresville, NC is 14.1 miles from Statesville 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 Statesville an affordable place to study engineering?

Statesville’s median household income of $55,492 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Statesville 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