Best Online Engineering Programs in Philadelphia, PA (2026)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has a population of about 1,582,432. The city’s median household income is $60,698 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited engineering programs within 100 miles of Philadelphia, with tuition ranging from $22,082 to $39,799 per year. In the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $166,850 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Philadelphia

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

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

Engineering Wages Near Philadelphia

Philadelphia is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area (BLS area code 37980). 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.

Philadelphia at a Glance

Other Philadelphia-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Camden, NJ – 5.1 mi away (74,420 pop)
• Norristown, PA – 13.5 mi away (34,370 pop)
• Chester, PA – 16.9 mi away (33,988 pop)
• Trenton, NJ – 24.6 mi away (293,697 pop)
• Wilmington, DE – 28.2 mi away (71,442 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering programs are near Philadelphia, PA?

Our directory lists 5 engineering programs within 100 miles of Philadelphia. The closest is Temple University in Philadelphia, PA (1.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Montgomery County Community College (13.7 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Philadelphia?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Philadelphia are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($166,850), Aerospace Engineer ($128,400), Electrical Engineer ($125,350). 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 Camden instead of Philadelphia?

Camden, NJ is 5.1 miles from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia an affordable place to study engineering?

Philadelphia’s median household income of $60,698 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Philadelphia 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