Dyersburg, Tennessee has a population of about 16,075. The city’s median household income is $51,846 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited engineering programs within 100 miles of Dyersburg. In Tennessee, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $153,920 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer engineering programs. Distances are calculated from Dyersburg city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyersburg State Community College | Dyersburg, TN | 0.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest | Newbern, TN | 8.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Arkansas Northeastern College | Blytheville, AR | 31.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Union University | Jackson, TN | 38.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson | Jackson, TN | 43.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee engineering page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Tennessee, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $97,730 |
| Electrical Engineer | $109,870 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $99,330 |
| Chemical Engineer | $110,150 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $122,430 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $103,020 |
| Environmental Engineer | $87,920 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $153,920 |
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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,075 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $51,846 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 23.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Engineering-related employment in Dyer County | 12 workers, 5 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 engineering programs within 100 miles of Dyersburg. The closest is Dyersburg State Community College in Dyersburg, TN (0.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson (43.3 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Tennessee are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($153,920), Aerospace Engineer ($122,430), Chemical Engineer ($110,150). Wages for Dyersburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Jackson, TN is 40.7 miles from Dyersburg 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.
Dyersburg’s median household income of $51,846 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dyersburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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