Best Online Engineering Programs in Mount Pocono, PA (2026)

Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania has a population of about 3,086. The city’s median household income is $86,096 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 134 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Mount Pocono, with tuition ranging from $6,450 to $78,854 per year for indexed programs. 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 Mount Pocono

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 134 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Mount Pocono. Distances are calculated from Mount Pocono city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Mount Pocono

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.

Mount Pocono at a Glance

Other Mount Pocono-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• East Stroudsburg, PA – 12.5 mi away (56,230 pop)
• Scranton, PA – 25.2 mi away (387,448 pop)
• Wilkes-Barre, PA – 28.3 mi away (40,569 pop)
• Easton, PA – 31.0 mi away (26,978 pop)
• Hazleton, PA – 34.1 mi away (55,301 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Mount Pocono, PA?

Our directory has 134 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Mount Pocono. The closest is University of Scranton in Scranton, PA (25.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Luzerne County Community College (33.3 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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 Mount Pocono workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in East Stroudsburg instead of Mount Pocono?

East Stroudsburg, PA is 12.5 miles from Mount Pocono 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 Mount Pocono an affordable place to study engineering?

Mount Pocono’s median household income of $86,096 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mount Pocono 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

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.