Best Online Engineering Programs in Meadville, PA (2026)

Meadville, Pennsylvania has a population of about 12,723. The city’s median household income is $46,012 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited engineering programs within 100 miles of Meadville, with tuition ranging from $7,272 to $51,346 per year. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $154,400 annually (BLS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Meadville

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

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

Engineering Wages Near Meadville

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.

Meadville at a Glance

Other Meadville-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Erie, PA – 32.6 mi away (190,443 pop)
• Ashtabula, OH – 37.2 mi away (28,097 pop)
• Warren, OH – 44.8 mi away (39,898 pop)
• Youngstown, OH – 45.9 mi away (372,039 pop)
• New Castle, PA – 46.2 mi away (39,873 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering programs are near Meadville, PA?

Our directory lists 5 engineering programs within 100 miles of Meadville. The closest is Thiel College in Greenville, PA (20.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Kent State University at Ashtabula (39.0 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles in Pennsylvania?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($154,400), Electrical Engineer ($109,730), Aerospace Engineer ($108,510). Wages for Meadville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Erie instead of Meadville?

Erie, PA is 32.6 miles from Meadville 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 Meadville an affordable place to study engineering?

Meadville’s median household income of $46,012 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Meadville 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