Edmond, Oklahoma has a population of about 95,618. The city’s median household income is $102,032 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 55.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited engineering programs within 100 miles of Edmond. In the Oklahoma City, OK metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $154,420 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer engineering programs. Distances are calculated from Edmond city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Oklahoma College | Oklahoma City, OK | 8.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Metro Technology Centers | Oklahoma City, OK | 11.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Francis Tuttle Technology Center | Oklahoma City, OK | 13.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | 16.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Oklahoma City Community College | Oklahoma City, OK | 21.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oklahoma schools on the Oklahoma engineering page.
Edmond is part of the Oklahoma City, OK metro area (BLS area code 36420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oklahoma statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $103,730 | Oklahoma City, OK | $114,746 |
| Electrical Engineer | $107,020 | Oklahoma City, OK | $118,385 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $86,940 | Oklahoma City, OK | $96,173 |
| Chemical Engineer | $113,520 | Oklahoma City, OK | $125,575 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $109,920 | OK statewide | $121,593 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $117,250 | Oklahoma City, OK | $129,701 |
| Environmental Engineer | $83,600 | Oklahoma City, OK | $92,478 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $154,420 | Oklahoma City, OK | $170,819 |
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 | 95,618 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $102,032 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 55.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 90.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Engineering-related employment in Oklahoma County | 4,841 workers, 739 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 engineering programs within 100 miles of Edmond. The closest is Central Oklahoma College in Oklahoma City, OK (8.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Oklahoma City Community College (21.2 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Edmond are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($154,420), Biomedical Engineer ($117,250), Chemical Engineer ($113,520). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oklahoma statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Midwest City, OK is 14.4 miles from Edmond 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.
Edmond’s median household income of $102,032 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Edmond 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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