Best Online Engineering Programs in Memphis, TN (2026)

Memphis, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $4,550 to $17,750 per year for indexed programs. Memphis has a population of about 629,063. Median household income is $51,211 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $179,670 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Memphis

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

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

Engineering Wages Near Memphis

Memphis is part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area (BLS area code 32820). 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.

Memphis at a Glance

Other Memphis-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Southaven, MS – 10.6 mi away (53,214 pop)
• Germantown, TN – 11.1 mi away (39,056 pop)
• Horn Lake, MS – 11.4 mi away (27,042 pop)
• Olive Branch, MS – 12.4 mi away (36,699 pop)
• Bartlett, TN – 12.6 mi away (58,622 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Memphis, TN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Memphis. The closest is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis in Memphis, TN (4.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is East Arkansas Community College (44.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Memphis?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Memphis are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($179,670), Aerospace Engineer ($129,830), Electrical Engineer ($112,870). 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 Southaven instead of Memphis?

Southaven, MS is 10.6 miles from Memphis 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 Memphis an affordable place to study engineering?

Memphis’s median household income of $51,211 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Memphis 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.