Best Online Engineering Programs in Harriman, TN (2026)

Harriman, Tennessee has a population of about 6,021. The city’s median household income is $42,183 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 29 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Harriman, with tuition ranging from $4,576 to $36,828 per year for indexed programs. In the Knoxville, TN metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $145,200 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Harriman

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 29 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Harriman. Distances are calculated from Harriman city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Harriman

Harriman 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 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.

Harriman at a Glance

Other Harriman-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Oak Ridge, TN – 15.1 mi away (29,350 pop)
• Farragut, TN – 21.5 mi away (22,282 pop)
• Knoxville, TN – 34.3 mi away (581,787 pop)
• Maryville, TN – 35.0 mi away (28,703 pop)
• Cleveland, TN – 54.6 mi away (71,601 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Harriman, TN?

Our directory has 29 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Harriman. The closest is Roane State Community College in Harriman, TN (4.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Cleveland State Community College (53.6 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Harriman?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Harriman are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($145,200), Aerospace Engineer ($122,430), Electrical Engineer ($110,890). 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 Harriman?

Oak Ridge, TN is 15.1 miles from Harriman 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 Harriman an affordable place to study engineering?

Harriman’s median household income of $42,183 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Harriman 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.