Best Online Engineering Programs in Mount Vernon, OH (2026)

Mount Vernon, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs. Mount Vernon has a population of about 16,802. Median household income is $54,335 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $166,870 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Engineering Schools to Mount Vernon

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Mount Vernon. Distances are calculated from Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Central Ohio Technical College

Newark, OH 21.9 miles from Mount Vernon BOC Score56.8
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#2

North Central State College

Mansfield, OH 29.2 miles from Mount Vernon BOC Score60.9
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#3

Otterbein University

Westerville, OH 30.3 miles from Mount Vernon BOC Score63.9
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#4

DeVry University-Ohio

Columbus, OH 32.7 miles from Mount Vernon BOC Score23.8
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#5

Marion Technical College

Marion, OH 36.7 miles from Mount Vernon BOC Score55.3
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio engineering page.


Engineering Wages Near Mount Vernon

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Civil Engineer$96,220
Electrical Engineer$100,620
Mechanical Engineer$99,100
Chemical Engineer$111,200
Aerospace Engineer$138,440
Biomedical Engineer$111,550
Environmental Engineer$113,180
Architectural and Engineering Manager$166,870

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.


Mount Vernon at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population16,802Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$54,335Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Engineering-related employment in Knox County19 workers, 10 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Mount Vernon, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Mount Vernon. The closest is Central Ohio Technical College in Newark, OH (21.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Marion Technical College (36.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Ohio are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($166,870), Aerospace Engineer ($138,440), Environmental Engineer ($113,180). Wages for Mount Vernon workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Newark instead of Mount Vernon?

Newark, OH is 21.9 miles from Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon an affordable place to study engineering?

Mount Vernon’s median household income of $54,335 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon

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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.