Lamar University
Published tuition$8,690 - $21,626
Online programsYes
Best Online Engineering Programs in Port Arthur, TX (2026)
Port Arthur, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $1,773 to $21,626 per year for indexed programs. Port Arthur has a population of about 55,779. Median household income is $45,752 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $168,480 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Engineering Schools to Port Arthur
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Port Arthur. Distances are calculated from Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Lamar State College-Orange
Published tuition$2,832 - $13,824
Online programsYes
Lamar Institute of Technology
Published tuition$2,844 - $14,139
Online programsYes
Lee College
Published tuition$2,166 - $12,050
Online programs--
College of the Mainland
Published tuition$1,773 - $8,014
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas engineering page.
Engineering Wages Near Port Arthur
Port Arthur is part of the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX metro area (BLS area code 13140). 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 | $95,510 | Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $106,122 |
| Electrical Engineer | $124,570 | Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $138,411 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $122,280 | Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $135,867 |
| Chemical Engineer | $129,850 | Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $144,278 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $130,270 | TX statewide | $144,744 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $92,600 | TX statewide | $102,889 |
| Environmental Engineer | $135,240 | Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $150,267 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $168,480 | Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $187,200 |
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.
Port Arthur at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,779 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $45,752 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 11.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 90.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Engineering-related employment in Jefferson County | 2,523 workers, 94 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Port Arthur-Area Cities With Engineering Programs
- Beaumont, TX – 20.6 mi away (147,935 pop)
- Sulphur, LA – 42.9 mi away (20,272 pop)
- Lake Charles, LA – 48.9 mi away (153,097 pop)
- Baytown, TX – 62.5 mi away (75,992 pop)
- La Porte, TX – 68.5 mi away (35,086 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited engineering schools are near Port Arthur, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Port Arthur. The closest is Lamar University in Beaumont, TX (15.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is College of the Mainland (72.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Port Arthur?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Port Arthur are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($168,480), Environmental Engineer ($135,240), Aerospace Engineer ($130,270). 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 Beaumont instead of Port Arthur?
Beaumont, TX is 20.6 miles from Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur an affordable place to study engineering?
Port Arthur’s median household income of $45,752 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Port Arthur 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.