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Best Online Engineering Programs in Albany, OR (2026)
Albany, Oregon has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $5,040 to $17,271 per year for indexed programs. Albany has a population of about 56,773. Median household income is $73,809 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Albany, OR metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $155,380 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Engineering Schools to Albany
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Albany. Distances are calculated from Albany 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 Albany. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Oregon State University
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Lane Community College
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Clackamas Community College
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Portland Community College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon engineering page.
Engineering Wages Near Albany
Albany is part of the Albany, OR metro area (BLS area code 10540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $93,280 | Albany, OR | $91,361 |
| Electrical Engineer | $122,840 | Albany, OR | $120,313 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $96,710 | Albany, OR | $94,721 |
| Chemical Engineer | $116,950 | OR statewide | $114,545 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $124,630 | OR statewide | $122,067 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $122,510 | OR statewide | $119,990 |
| Environmental Engineer | $127,100 | OR statewide | $124,486 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $155,380 | Albany, OR | $152,184 |
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.
Albany at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,773 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $73,809 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 102.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Engineering-related employment in Linn County | 151 workers, 47 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Albany-Area Cities With Engineering Programs
- Corvallis, OR – 9.8 mi away (65,465 pop)
- Lebanon, OR – 11.4 mi away (21,165 pop)
- Salem, OR – 20.7 mi away (256,175 pop)
- Keizer, OR – 26.2 mi away (38,980 pop)
- Woodburn, OR – 37.8 mi away (35,007 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited engineering schools are near Albany, OR?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Albany. The closest is Linn-Benton Community College in Albany, OR (1.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Portland Community College (59.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Albany?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Albany are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($155,380), Environmental Engineer ($127,100), Aerospace Engineer ($124,630). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Corvallis instead of Albany?
Corvallis, OR is 9.8 miles from Albany 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 Albany an affordable place to study engineering?
Albany’s median household income of $73,809 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Albany while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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.
Learn More About Engineering Programs
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- Main Engineering degree guide
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- Engineering programs by state
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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.