Best Engineering Schools Near Parma, OH (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Parma, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs. Parma has a population of about 80,131. Median household income is $67,425 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cleveland, OH metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $155,460 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Parma

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer engineering programs near Parma, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Parma 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 Parma. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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Bryant & Stratton College-Parma

Parma, OH 3.1 miles from Parma
  • 4 year
18.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,568
Avg net price $12,849/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 40%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Engineering Wages Near Parma

Parma is part of the Cleveland, OH metro area (BLS area code 17410). 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 $96,190 Cleveland, OH $102,439
Electrical Engineer $98,550 Cleveland, OH $104,952
Mechanical Engineer $97,220 Cleveland, OH $103,536
Chemical Engineer $108,350 Cleveland, OH $115,389
Aerospace Engineer $143,020 Cleveland, OH $152,311
Biomedical Engineer $101,940 Cleveland, OH $108,562
Environmental Engineer $115,720 Cleveland, OH $123,237
Architectural and Engineering Manager $155,460 Cleveland, OH $165,559

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.

Parma at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 80,131 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $67,425 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 24.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 93.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Engineering-related employment in Cuyahoga County 7,422 workers, 765 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Parma, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Parma. The closest is Bryant & Stratton College-Parma in Parma, OH (3.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Cuyahoga Community College District (8.0 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Parma?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Parma are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($155,460), Aerospace Engineer ($143,020), Environmental Engineer ($115,720). 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 Parma Heights instead of Parma?

Parma Heights, OH is 1.8 miles from Parma 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 Parma an affordable place to study engineering?

Parma’s median household income of $67,425 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Parma 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 Parma

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Data verified: September 6, 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.

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