Best Online Engineering Programs in Stillwater, OK (2026)

Stillwater, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs. Stillwater has a population of about 48,818. Median household income is $42,015 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oklahoma, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $157,330 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Engineering Schools to Stillwater

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Stillwater. Distances are calculated from Stillwater 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 Stillwater. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK 0.7 miles from Stillwater BOC Score68.0
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#2

Meridian Technology Center

Stillwater, OK 2.6 miles from Stillwater BOC Score38.4
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#3

Central Oklahoma College

Oklahoma City, OK 44.5 miles from Stillwater BOC Score20.9
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#4

Francis Tuttle Technology Center

Oklahoma City, OK 48.5 miles from Stillwater BOC Score39.8
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Metro Technology Centers

Oklahoma City, OK 49.0 miles from Stillwater BOC Score45.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oklahoma schools on the Oklahoma engineering page.


Engineering Wages Near Stillwater

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Oklahoma, statewide)
Civil Engineer$98,760
Electrical Engineer$107,760
Mechanical Engineer$101,850
Chemical Engineer$127,790
Aerospace Engineer$125,470
Biomedical Engineer$109,340
Environmental Engineer$92,090
Architectural and Engineering Manager$157,330

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.


Stillwater at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population48,818Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$42,015Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+51.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Engineering-related employment in Payne County200 workers, 38 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Stillwater, OK?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Stillwater. The closest is Oklahoma State University-Main Campus in Stillwater, OK (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Metro Technology Centers (49.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles in Oklahoma?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Oklahoma are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($157,330), Chemical Engineer ($127,790), Aerospace Engineer ($125,470). Wages for Stillwater workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Edmond instead of Stillwater?

Edmond, OK is 37.3 miles from Stillwater 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 Stillwater an affordable place to study engineering?

Stillwater’s median household income of $42,015 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Stillwater while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma 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.