Best Online Engineering Programs in Dyersburg, TN (2026)

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. Our directory has 21 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Dyersburg, with tuition ranging from $4,550 to $17,750 per year for indexed programs. In Tennessee, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $153,920 annually (BLS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Dyersburg

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 21 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Dyersburg. Distances are calculated from Dyersburg city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Dyersburg

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.

Dyersburg at a Glance

Other Dyersburg-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Jackson, TN – 40.7 mi away (73,860 pop)
• Atoka, TN – 48.7 mi away (20,478 pop)
• Bartlett, TN – 61.3 mi away (58,622 pop)
• Paragould, AR – 63.5 mi away (26,617 pop)
• Germantown, TN – 70.3 mi away (39,056 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Dyersburg, TN?

Our directory has 21 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Dyersburg. The closest is Dyersburg State Community College in Dyersburg, TN (0.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Murray State University (70.6 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles in Tennessee?

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.

Should I look at programs in Jackson instead of Dyersburg?

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.

Is Dyersburg an affordable place to study engineering?

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.

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 Tennessee
• 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.