Kent State University at Kent
Published tuition$12,846 - $29,345
Online programsYes
Best Online Engineering Programs in Hudson, OH (2026)
Hudson, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $12,846 to $29,345 per year for indexed programs. Hudson has a population of about 23,007. Median household income is $180,931 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 75.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Akron, OH metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $160,430 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Engineering Schools to Hudson
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Hudson. Distances are calculated from Hudson city center.
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 Hudson. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
University of Akron Main Campus
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Cuyahoga Community College District
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Cleveland State University
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio engineering page.
Engineering Wages Near Hudson
Hudson is part of the Akron, OH metro area (BLS area code 10420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $94,450 | Akron, OH | $101,124 |
| Electrical Engineer | $99,360 | Akron, OH | $106,381 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $97,920 | Akron, OH | $104,839 |
| Chemical Engineer | $108,710 | Akron, OH | $116,392 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $124,980 | Akron, OH | $133,812 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $109,390 | Akron, OH | $117,120 |
| Environmental Engineer | $114,280 | Akron, OH | $122,355 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $160,430 | Akron, OH | $171,767 |
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.
Hudson at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,007 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $180,931 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 75.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Engineering-related employment in Summit County | 3,376 workers, 303 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Hudson-Area Cities With Engineering Programs
- Stow, OH – 4.4 mi away (34,711 pop)
- Cuyahoga Falls, OH – 6.7 mi away (49,206 pop)
- Kent, OH – 7.5 mi away (30,071 pop)
- Solon, OH – 10.1 mi away (23,003 pop)
- Akron, OH – 11.8 mi away (565,311 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited engineering schools are near Hudson, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Hudson. The closest is Kent State University at Kent in Kent, OH (8.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Cleveland State University (21.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Hudson?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Hudson are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($160,430), Aerospace Engineer ($124,980), Environmental Engineer ($114,280). 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 Stow instead of Hudson?
Stow, OH is 4.4 miles from Hudson 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 Hudson an affordable place to study engineering?
Hudson’s median household income of $180,931 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hudson 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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Data verified: June 11, 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.