Best Online Engineering Programs in Woonsocket, RI (2026)

Woonsocket, Rhode Island has a population of about 43,074. The city’s median household income is $58,614 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited engineering programs within 100 miles of Woonsocket, with tuition ranging from $59,070 to $75,678 per year. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $164,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Woonsocket

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

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

Engineering Wages Near Woonsocket

Woonsocket is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area (BLS area code 39300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Rhode Island 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.

Woonsocket at a Glance

Other Woonsocket-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Pawtucket, RI – 10.9 mi away (71,427 pop)
• Attleboro, MA – 11.6 mi away (44,434 pop)
• Providence, RI – 13.0 mi away (1,198,789 pop)
• East Providence, RI – 15.3 mi away (47,337 pop)
• Cranston, RI – 16.3 mi away (81,034 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering programs are near Woonsocket, RI?

Our directory lists 5 engineering programs within 100 miles of Woonsocket. The closest is Johnson & Wales University-Providence in Providence, RI (12.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Massachusetts Bay Community College (24.7 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Woonsocket?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Woonsocket are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($164,570), Mechanical Engineer ($110,390), Civil Engineer ($108,010). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Rhode Island statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Pawtucket instead of Woonsocket?

Pawtucket, RI is 10.9 miles from Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket an affordable place to study engineering?

Woonsocket’s median household income of $58,614 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Woonsocket while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
• Main Engineering Degree Guide
• Engineering Programs by State