Best Online Engineering Programs in Edinburg, TX (2026)
Edinburg, Texas has a population of about 102,561. The city’s median household income is $57,789 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 6 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Edinburg. In Texas, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $170,650 annually (BLS, May 2024).
Closest Engineering Schools to Edinburg
The 6 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 6 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Edinburg. Distances are calculated from Edinburg city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Edinburg, TX | 1.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| South Texas College | McAllen, TX | 9.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Miller-Motte College-STVT-McAllen | McAllen, TX | 10.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen | Harlingen, TX | 31.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville | Brownsville, TX | 48.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Texas A & M University-Kingsville | Kingsville, TX | 85.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas engineering page.
Engineering Wages Near Edinburg
Edinburg is part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area (BLS area code 32580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $76,930 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $89,558 |
| Electrical Engineer | $77,960 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $90,757 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $84,570 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $98,452 |
| Chemical Engineer | $135,160 | TX statewide | $157,346 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $126,470 | TX statewide | $147,229 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $97,160 | TX statewide | $113,108 |
| Environmental Engineer | $108,560 | TX statewide | $126,380 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $170,650 | TX statewide | $198,661 |
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.
Edinburg at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 102,561 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $57,789 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 85.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Engineering-related employment in Hidalgo County | 1,636 workers, 160 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Edinburg-Area Cities With Engineering Programs
- McAllen, TX – 8.5 mi away (798,187 pop)
- San Juan, TX – 8.9 mi away (36,663 pop)
- Pharr, TX – 10.5 mi away (77,320 pop)
- Mission, TX – 12.8 mi away (83,563 pop)
- Weslaco, TX – 15.1 mi away (40,033 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited engineering schools are near Edinburg, TX?
Our directory has 6 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Edinburg. The closest is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, TX (1.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Texas A & M University-Kingsville (85.2 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Edinburg?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Edinburg are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($170,650), Chemical Engineer ($135,160), Aerospace Engineer ($126,470). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in McAllen instead of Edinburg?
McAllen, TX is 8.5 miles from Edinburg 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 Edinburg an affordable place to study engineering?
Edinburg’s median household income of $57,789 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Edinburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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
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.