Southwestern Oregon Community College
Published tuition$6,840 - $16,303
Online programsYes
Best Online Engineering Programs in Coos Bay, OR (2026)
Coos Bay, Oregon has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $5,184 to $17,613 per year for indexed programs. Coos Bay has a population of about 15,867. Median household income is $55,292 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $177,190 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Engineering Schools to Coos Bay
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Coos Bay. Distances are calculated from Coos Bay 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 Coos Bay. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Umpqua Community College
Published tuition$5,909 - $17,613
Online programsYes
Lane Community College
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
Rogue Community College
Published tuition$5,184 - $15,685
Online programsYes
Oregon State University
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon engineering page.
Engineering Wages Near Coos Bay
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Oregon, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $105,250 |
| Electrical Engineer | $125,160 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $103,470 |
| Chemical Engineer | $116,950 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $124,630 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $122,510 |
| Environmental Engineer | $127,100 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $177,190 |
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.
Coos Bay at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,867 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $55,292 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Engineering-related employment in Coos County | 128 workers, 17 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Coos Bay-Area Cities With Engineering Programs
- Roseburg, OR – 45.6 mi away (44,176 pop)
- Eugene, OR – 72.8 mi away (263,860 pop)
- Springfield, OR – 78.0 mi away (61,893 pop)
- Grants Pass, OR – 79.7 mi away (55,265 pop)
- Corvallis, OR – 95.0 mi away (65,465 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited engineering schools are near Coos Bay, OR?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Coos Bay. The closest is Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos Bay, OR (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oregon State University (94.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying engineering roles in Oregon?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Oregon are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($177,190), Environmental Engineer ($127,100), Electrical Engineer ($125,160). Wages for Coos Bay workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Roseburg instead of Coos Bay?
Roseburg, OR is 45.6 miles from Coos Bay 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 Coos Bay an affordable place to study engineering?
Coos Bay’s median household income of $55,292 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Coos Bay 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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- Engineering concentrations and specializations
- Is a Engineering degree worth it?
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- Online Engineering programs in Oregon
- 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.