Best Online Engineering Programs in Easley, SC (2026)

Easley, South Carolina has a population of about 23,942. The city’s median household income is $65,330 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 34 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Easley, with tuition ranging from $2,660 to $24,565 per year for indexed programs. In the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $162,360 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Easley

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 34 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Easley. Distances are calculated from Easley city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Easley

Easley is part of the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metro area (BLS area code 24860). 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.

Easley at a Glance

Other Easley-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Greenville, SC – 12.4 mi away (462,640 pop)
• Mauldin, SC – 16.2 mi away (132,708 pop)
• Simpsonville, SC – 19.5 mi away (21,314 pop)
• Anderson, SC – 20.9 mi away (78,138 pop)
• Greer, SC – 21.4 mi away (29,000 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Easley, SC?

Our directory has 34 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Easley. The closest is Furman University in Greenville, SC (10.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Western Carolina University (48.1 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Easley?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Easley are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($162,360), Aerospace Engineer ($107,970), Civil Engineer ($102,380). 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 Greenville instead of Easley?

Greenville, SC is 12.4 miles from Easley 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 Easley an affordable place to study engineering?

Easley’s median household income of $65,330 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Easley 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.