Miller-Motte College-STVT-Arlington
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Best Online Engineering Programs in Midlothian, TX (2026)
Midlothian, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs. Midlothian has a population of about 37,256. Median household income is $122,643 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $172,160 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Engineering Schools to Midlothian
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Midlothian. Distances are calculated from Midlothian city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Midlothian. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie
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Peloton College
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Dallas College
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Southern Methodist University
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas engineering page.
Engineering Wages Near Midlothian
Midlothian is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area (BLS area code 19100). 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 | $96,920 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $94,006 |
| Electrical Engineer | $124,390 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $120,650 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $105,420 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $102,250 |
| Chemical Engineer | $130,520 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $126,596 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $134,570 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $130,524 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $99,070 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $96,091 |
| Environmental Engineer | $126,650 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $122,842 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $172,160 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $166,984 |
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.
Midlothian at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,256 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $122,643 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 35.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Engineering-related employment in Ellis County | 257 workers, 51 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Midlothian-Area Cities With Engineering Programs
- Cedar Hill, TX – 7.7 mi away (48,343 pop)
- Waxahachie, TX – 9.7 mi away (34,345 pop)
- Mansfield, TX – 10.3 mi away (65,631 pop)
- DeSoto, TX – 11.4 mi away (52,599 pop)
- Duncanville, TX – 12.8 mi away (39,457 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited engineering schools are near Midlothian, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Midlothian. The closest is Miller-Motte College-STVT-Arlington in Arlington, TX (15.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern Methodist University (28.3 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Midlothian?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Midlothian are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($172,160), Aerospace Engineer ($134,570), Chemical Engineer ($130,520). 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 Cedar Hill instead of Midlothian?
Cedar Hill, TX is 7.7 miles from Midlothian 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 Midlothian an affordable place to study engineering?
Midlothian’s median household income of $122,643 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Midlothian 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.
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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.