Angelina College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Engineering Programs in Nacogdoches, TX (2026)
Nacogdoches, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $2,160 to $48,206 per year for indexed programs. Nacogdoches has a population of about 32,104. Median household income is $38,855 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $171,370 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Engineering Schools to Nacogdoches
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Nacogdoches. Distances are calculated from Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Panola College
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Online programsYes
Kilgore College
Published tuition$2,160 - $14,924
Online programsYes
LeTourneau University
Published tuition$35,500 - $48,206
Online programsYes
The University of Texas at Tyler
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas engineering page.
Engineering Wages Near Nacogdoches
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Texas, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $96,860 |
| Electrical Engineer | $129,450 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $112,410 |
| Chemical Engineer | $132,750 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $130,270 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $92,600 |
| Environmental Engineer | $123,060 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $171,370 |
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.
Nacogdoches at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,104 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $38,855 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Engineering-related employment in Nacogdoches County | 26 workers, 12 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Nacogdoches-Area Cities With Engineering Programs
- Lufkin, TX – 20.7 mi away (46,325 pop)
- Tyler, TX – 62.0 mi away (140,857 pop)
- Longview, TX – 62.9 mi away (100,852 pop)
- Marshall, TX – 66.2 mi away (22,014 pop)
- Shreveport, LA – 77.4 mi away (291,749 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited engineering schools are near Nacogdoches, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Nacogdoches. The closest is Angelina College in Lufkin, TX (19.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Texas at Tyler (60.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying engineering roles in Texas?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Texas are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($171,370), Chemical Engineer ($132,750), Aerospace Engineer ($130,270). Wages for Nacogdoches workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Lufkin instead of Nacogdoches?
Lufkin, TX is 20.7 miles from Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches an affordable place to study engineering?
Nacogdoches’s median household income of $38,855 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Nacogdoches 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.