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Best Online Engineering Programs in Parma, OH (2026)
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 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Parma. Distances are calculated from Parma 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 Parma. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Cuyahoga Community College District
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Cleveland State University
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Lorain County Community College
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University of Akron Main Campus
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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 |
Other Parma-Area Cities With Engineering Programs
- Parma Heights, OH – 1.8 mi away (20,123 pop)
- North Royalton, OH – 4.9 mi away (30,247 pop)
- Cleveland, OH – 6.9 mi away (1,731,637 pop)
- Garfield Heights, OH – 6.9 mi away (27,905 pop)
- Strongsville, OH – 7.3 mi away (44,631 pop)
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 Polaris Career Center in Middleburg Heights, OH (5.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Akron Main Campus (23.5 miles). 4 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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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.