Best Online Engineering Programs in Aiken, SC (2026)

Aiken, South Carolina has a population of about 32,334. The city’s median household income is $69,837 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 25 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Aiken, with tuition ranging from $11,060 to $29,957 per year for indexed programs. In the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $167,030 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Aiken

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 25 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Aiken. Distances are calculated from Aiken city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Aiken

Aiken is part of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area (BLS area code 12260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to South Carolina 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.

Aiken at a Glance

Other Aiken-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• North Augusta, SC – 13.1 mi away (22,932 pop)
• Augusta, GA – 22.9 mi away (389,215 pop)
• Lexington, SC – 43.0 mi away (20,988 pop)
• Orangeburg, SC – 49.6 mi away (31,666 pop)
• Greenwood, SC – 52.0 mi away (42,279 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Aiken, SC?

Our directory has 25 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Aiken. The closest is University of South Carolina Aiken in Aiken, SC (3.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College (51.7 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Aiken?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Aiken are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($167,030), Aerospace Engineer ($131,820), Environmental Engineer ($131,810). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with South Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in North Augusta instead of Aiken?

North Augusta, SC is 13.1 miles from Aiken 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 Aiken an affordable place to study engineering?

Aiken’s median household income of $69,837 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Aiken while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South Carolina 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 South Carolina
• 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.