Best Online Engineering Programs in Allentown, PA (2026)

Allentown, Pennsylvania has a population of about 125,320. The city’s median household income is $53,403 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited engineering programs within 100 miles of Allentown, with tuition ranging from $5,215 to $77,515 per year. In the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $166,700 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Allentown

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer engineering programs. Distances are calculated from Allentown city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania engineering page.

Engineering Wages Near Allentown

Allentown is part of the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area (BLS area code 10900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

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.

Allentown at a Glance

Other Allentown-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Bethlehem, PA – 6.0 mi away (75,293 pop)
• Easton, PA – 14.7 mi away (26,978 pop)
• Pottstown, PA – 25.5 mi away (109,052 pop)
• Reading, PA – 29.6 mi away (264,736 pop)
• East Stroudsburg, PA – 32.1 mi away (56,230 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering programs are near Allentown, PA?

Our directory lists 5 engineering programs within 100 miles of Allentown. The closest is Miller-Motte College-McCann-Allentown in Allentown, PA (3.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Northampton County Area Community College (9.5 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Allentown?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Allentown are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($166,700), Electrical Engineer ($109,590), Chemical Engineer ($109,360). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Bethlehem instead of Allentown?

Bethlehem, PA is 6.0 miles from Allentown 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 Allentown an affordable place to study engineering?

Allentown’s median household income of $53,403 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Allentown while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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.

Related Resources

• Online Engineering Programs in Pennsylvania
• Main Engineering Degree Guide
• Engineering Programs by State