Best Online Engineering Programs in Waynesboro, PA (2026)

Waynesboro, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs. Waynesboro has a population of about 11,044. Median household income is $58,311 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Chambersburg, PA metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $140,200 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Engineering Schools to Waynesboro

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer engineering programs near Waynesboro, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Waynesboro 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:

  • 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 Waynesboro. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, PA 44.3 miles from Waynesboro BOC Score 65.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,064
Avg net price $26,502/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York

York, PA 48.6 miles from Waynesboro BOC Score 38.7
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $19,047/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Harrisburg, PA 51.2 miles from Waynesboro BOC Score 45.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 87%
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,374
Avg net price $15,376/yr
Tuition
In‑state$24,400
Out‑of‑state$24,400
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

Middletown, PA 54.4 miles from Waynesboro BOC Score 41.3
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $23,330/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,972
Out‑of‑state$26,958
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Juniata College

Huntingdon, PA 56.5 miles from Waynesboro BOC Score 65.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,918
Avg net price $23,988/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville, PA 67.5 miles from Waynesboro BOC Score 55.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,246
Avg net price $20,787/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

Altoona, PA 69.8 miles from Waynesboro BOC Score 36.2
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 17%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $22,213/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,972
Out‑of‑state$26,958
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Mount Aloysius College

Cresson, PA 72.7 miles from Waynesboro BOC Score 37.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,165
Avg net price $22,344/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Engineering Wages Near Waynesboro

Waynesboro is part of the Chambersburg, PA metro area (BLS area code 16540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Civil Engineer$92,580Chambersburg, PA$97,865
Electrical Engineer$104,050Chambersburg, PA$109,989
Mechanical Engineer$101,400Chambersburg, PA$107,188
Chemical Engineer$116,970PA statewide$123,647
Aerospace Engineer$133,940PA statewide$141,586
Biomedical Engineer$122,560PA statewide$129,556
Environmental Engineer$103,330PA statewide$109,228
Architectural and Engineering Manager$140,200Chambersburg, PA$148,203

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.


Waynesboro at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population11,044Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,311Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Engineering-related employment in Franklin County322 workers, 37 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Waynesboro, PA?

Accredited schools offering engineering programs near Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Waynesboro are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($140,200), 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 Hagerstown instead of Waynesboro?

Hagerstown, MD is 10.7 miles from Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro an affordable place to study engineering?

Waynesboro’s median household income of $58,311 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Waynesboro 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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Other Programs Available in Waynesboro

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Waynesboro:

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.