Hazleton, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $5,215 to $15,810 per year for indexed programs. Hazleton has a population of about 29,886. Median household income is $43,379 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $156,420 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Engineering Schools to Hazleton
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer engineering programs near Hazleton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Hazleton city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Hazleton.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
91%
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,454
Avg net price
$27,743/yr
TuitionIn‑state$43,496
Out‑of‑state$43,496
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 31
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,416
Avg net price
$15,699/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 45
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$105,584
Avg net price
$36,931/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 93%
- Programs offered: 42
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,775
Avg net price
$21,331/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 32
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
99%
Graduation rate
28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,435
Avg net price
$24,356/yr
TuitionIn‑state$15,972
Out‑of‑state$26,958
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 13
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
29%
Graduation rate
86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$93,807
Avg net price
$40,766/yr
TuitionIn‑state$67,812
Out‑of‑state$67,812
Key stats- Retention rate: 95%
- Programs offered: 12
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,567
Avg net price
$25,110/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 75
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
98%
Graduation rate
28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,435
Avg net price
$23,330/yr
TuitionIn‑state$15,972
Out‑of‑state$26,958
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 29
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania engineering page.
Engineering Wages Near Hazleton
Hazleton is part of the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area (BLS area code 42540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Civil Engineer | $95,730 | Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA | $102,276 |
| Electrical Engineer | $103,640 | Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA | $110,726 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $83,920 | Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA | $89,658 |
| Chemical Engineer | $116,970 | PA statewide | $124,968 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $133,940 | PA statewide | $143,098 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $122,560 | PA statewide | $130,940 |
| Environmental Engineer | $85,420 | Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA | $91,261 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $156,420 | Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA | $167,115 |
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.
Hazleton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 29,886 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $43,379 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 11.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Engineering-related employment in Luzerne County | 731 workers, 84 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Hazleton-Area Cities With Engineering Programs
- Wilkes-Barre, PA – 21.1 mi away (40,569 pop)
- Pottsville, PA – 22.4 mi away (41,479 pop)
- Bloomsburg, PA – 25.5 mi away (52,637 pop)
- Shamokin, PA – 32.4 mi away (29,054 pop)
- Mount Pocono, PA – 34.1 mi away (23,308 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited engineering schools are near Hazleton, PA?
Accredited schools offering engineering programs near Hazleton are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Hazleton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Hazleton are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($156,420), Aerospace Engineer ($133,940), Biomedical Engineer ($122,560). 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 Wilkes-Barre instead of Hazleton?
Wilkes-Barre, PA is 21.1 miles from Hazleton 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 Hazleton an affordable place to study engineering?
Hazleton’s median household income of $43,379 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hazleton 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.
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Data verified: July 23, 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.
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