Wright State University-Main Campus
Published tuition$11,188 - $23,255
Online programsYes
Best Online Engineering Programs in Riverside, OH (2026)
Riverside, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $11,188 to $23,255 per year for indexed programs. Riverside has a population of about 24,432. Median household income is $59,271 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $163,700 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Engineering Schools to Riverside
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Riverside. Distances are calculated from Riverside 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 Riverside. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
University of Dayton
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Online programsYes
Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management
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Online programsYes
Sinclair Community College
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Online programsYes
Central State University
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio engineering page.
Engineering Wages Near Riverside
Riverside is part of the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area (BLS area code 19430). 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 | $95,270 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $102,772 |
| Electrical Engineer | $103,720 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $111,888 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $101,180 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $109,148 |
| Chemical Engineer | $123,860 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $133,614 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $129,410 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $139,601 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $108,410 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $116,947 |
| Environmental Engineer | $119,000 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $128,371 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $163,700 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $176,591 |
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.
Riverside at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,432 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $59,271 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Engineering-related employment in Montgomery County | 2,221 workers, 222 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Riverside-Area Cities With Engineering Programs
- Dayton, OH – 4.1 mi away (718,772 pop)
- Beavercreek, OH – 4.8 mi away (46,376 pop)
- Huber Heights, OH – 5.3 mi away (38,019 pop)
- Fairborn, OH – 5.9 mi away (33,780 pop)
- Kettering, OH – 6.3 mi away (55,306 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited engineering schools are near Riverside, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Riverside. The closest is Wright State University-Main Campus in Dayton, OH (3.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Central State University (13.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Riverside?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Riverside are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($163,700), Aerospace Engineer ($129,410), Chemical Engineer ($123,860). 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 Dayton instead of Riverside?
Dayton, OH is 4.1 miles from Riverside 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 Riverside an affordable place to study engineering?
Riverside’s median household income of $59,271 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Riverside 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.