Duncan, Oklahoma has a population of about 22,872. The city’s median household income is $57,020 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited engineering programs within 100 miles of Duncan. In Oklahoma, the top-earning engineering-related role is Chemical Engineer at a median $160,990 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer engineering programs. Distances are calculated from Duncan city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red River Technology Center | Duncan, OK | 5.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Mid-America Technology Center | Wayne, OK | 42.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | Norman, OK | 52.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Southern Oklahoma Technology Center | Ardmore, OK | 53.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Midwestern State University | Wichita Falls, TX | 57.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oklahoma schools on the Oklahoma engineering page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Oklahoma, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $99,540 |
| Electrical Engineer | $104,200 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $90,510 |
| Chemical Engineer | $160,990 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $109,920 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $117,250 |
| Environmental Engineer | $87,840 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $153,130 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,872 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $57,020 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 19.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Engineering-related employment in Stephens County | 100 workers, 34 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 engineering programs within 100 miles of Duncan. The closest is Red River Technology Center in Duncan, OK (5.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Midwestern State University (57.8 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Oklahoma are: Chemical Engineer ($160,990), Architectural and Engineering Manager ($153,130), Biomedical Engineer ($117,250). Wages for Duncan workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Lawton, OK is 29.0 miles from Duncan 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.
Duncan’s median household income of $57,020 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Duncan while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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