Best Engineering Schools Near Sandusky, OH (2026)

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

Sandusky, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $67,366 to $87,404 per year for indexed programs. Sandusky has a population of about 24,748. Median household income is $47,827 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sandusky, OH metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $149,370 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Sandusky

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer engineering programs near Sandusky, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Sandusky 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 Sandusky. 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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#1

Bowling Green State University-Firelands

Huron, OH 6.5 miles from Sandusky
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,896
Avg net price $17,480/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH 27.3 miles from Sandusky
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
57.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 34%
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,343
Avg net price $38,645/yr
Tuition
In‑state$67,366
Out‑of‑state$67,366
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Lorain County Community College

Elyria, OH 32.6 miles from Sandusky
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,837
Avg net price $3,967/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH 44.3 miles from Sandusky
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,122
Avg net price $27,603/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

North Central State College

Mansfield, OH 45.2 miles from Sandusky
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,158
Avg net price $4,687/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,624
Out‑of‑state$9,103
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus

Mansfield, OH 45.4 miles from Sandusky
  • 4 year
29.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 17%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $16,197/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 33%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Bryant & Stratton College-Parma

Parma, OH 47.7 miles from Sandusky
  • 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

#8

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH 49.0 miles from Sandusky
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,896
Avg net price $24,022/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 139

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Engineering Wages Near Sandusky

Sandusky is part of the Sandusky, OH metro area (BLS area code 41780). 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 $101,060 Sandusky, OH $113,169
Electrical Engineer $100,900 Sandusky, OH $112,990
Mechanical Engineer $96,580 Sandusky, OH $108,152
Chemical Engineer $111,200 OH statewide $124,524
Aerospace Engineer $138,440 OH statewide $155,028
Biomedical Engineer $111,550 OH statewide $124,916
Environmental Engineer $113,180 OH statewide $126,741
Architectural and Engineering Manager $149,370 Sandusky, OH $167,268

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.

Sandusky at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 24,748 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $47,827 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 20.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.3 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Engineering-related employment in Erie County 183 workers, 25 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Sandusky, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Sandusky. The closest is Bowling Green State University-Firelands in Huron, OH (6.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Baldwin Wallace University (44.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Sandusky?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Sandusky are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($149,370), Aerospace Engineer ($138,440), Environmental Engineer ($113,180). 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 Norwalk instead of Sandusky?

Norwalk, OH is 14.8 miles from Sandusky 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 Sandusky an affordable place to study engineering?

Sandusky’s median household income of $47,827 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sandusky 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 Sandusky

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Sandusky:

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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