Best Online Engineering Programs in Farragut, TN (2026)

Farragut, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $4,576 to $18,622 per year for indexed programs. Farragut has a population of about 24,309. Median household income is $142,402 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 65.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Knoxville, TN metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $162,950 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Farragut

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Farragut. Distances are calculated from Farragut city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Farragut

Farragut is part of the Knoxville, TN metro area (BLS area code 28940). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.

Source: BLS, May 2025 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.

Farragut at a Glance

Other Farragut-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Oak Ridge, TN – 8.9 mi away (29,350 pop)
• Maryville, TN – 14.3 mi away (28,703 pop)
• Knoxville, TN – 14.6 mi away (581,787 pop)
• Harriman, TN – 21.5 mi away (23,026 pop)
• Sevierville, TN – 34.4 mi away (24,882 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Farragut, TN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Farragut. The closest is South College in Knoxville, TN (10.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Walters State Community College (56.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Farragut?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Farragut are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($162,950), Electrical Engineer ($108,590), Aerospace Engineer ($107,100). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Oak Ridge instead of Farragut?

Oak Ridge, TN is 8.9 miles from Farragut 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 Farragut an affordable place to study engineering?

Farragut’s median household income of $142,402 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Farragut 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.

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; 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.