Best Online Engineering Programs in Bowling Green, OH (2026)

Bowling Green, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs. Bowling Green has a population of about 30,051. Median household income is $46,719 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Toledo, OH metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $146,180 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Engineering Schools to Bowling Green

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer engineering programs near Bowling Green, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bowling Green city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Bowling Green. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH 19.8 miles from Bowling Green BOC Score 52.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,632
Avg net price $17,249/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

The University of Findlay

Findlay, OH 22.4 miles from Bowling Green BOC Score 50.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,996
Avg net price $27,221/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Ohio Northern University

Ada, OH 43.3 miles from Bowling Green BOC Score 65.1
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,928
Avg net price $24,478/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Northwestern Ohio

Lima, OH 49.9 miles from Bowling Green BOC Score 63.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,968
Avg net price $21,807/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,875
Out‑of‑state$13,875
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

James A. Rhodes State College

Lima, OH 50.0 miles from Bowling Green BOC Score 60.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,855
Avg net price $8,757/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Bowling Green State University-Firelands

Huron, OH 54.8 miles from Bowling Green BOC Score 40.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,896
Avg net price $17,480/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Marion Technical College

Marion, OH 61.3 miles from Bowling Green BOC Score 55.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,495
Avg net price $7,417/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

North Central State College

Mansfield, OH 68.5 miles from Bowling Green BOC Score 60.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,158
Avg net price $4,687/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,624
Out‑of‑state$9,103
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Engineering Wages Near Bowling Green

Bowling Green is part of the Toledo, OH metro area (BLS area code 45780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Civil Engineer$96,300Toledo, OH$105,246
Electrical Engineer$100,290Toledo, OH$109,607
Mechanical Engineer$95,170Toledo, OH$104,011
Chemical Engineer$132,760Toledo, OH$145,093
Aerospace Engineer$138,440OH statewide$151,301
Biomedical Engineer$111,550OH statewide$121,913
Environmental Engineer$98,720Toledo, OH$107,891
Architectural and Engineering Manager$146,180Toledo, OH$159,760

Source: BLS, May 2025 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.


Bowling Green at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population30,051Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$46,719Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+47.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Engineering-related employment in Wood County504 workers, 51 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Bowling Green, OH?

Accredited schools offering engineering programs near Bowling Green are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Bowling Green?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Bowling Green are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($146,180), Aerospace Engineer ($138,440), Chemical Engineer ($132,760). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Perrysburg instead of Bowling Green?

Perrysburg, OH is 11.1 miles from Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green an affordable place to study engineering?

Bowling Green’s median household income of $46,719 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bowling Green while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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.


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Other Programs Available in Bowling Green

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Bowling Green:

Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; 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.