Best Online Engineering Programs in San Angelo, TX (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

San Angelo, Texas has 2 accredited schools offering engineering programs. San Angelo has a population of about 99,507. Median household income is $64,146 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.9% 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 San Angelo

The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near San Angelo. Distances are calculated from San Angelo 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 San Angelo. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Howard College

Big Spring, TX 81.0 miles from San Angelo BOC Score45.0
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Southwest College for the Deaf

Big Spring, TX 82.3 miles from San Angelo BOC Score50.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas engineering page.

Engineering Wages Near San Angelo

San Angelo is part of the San Angelo, TX metro area (BLS area code 41660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Civil Engineer$74,970San Angelo, TX$81,049
Electrical Engineer$91,040San Angelo, TX$98,422
Mechanical Engineer$75,930San Angelo, TX$82,086
Chemical Engineer$132,750TX statewide$143,514
Aerospace Engineer$130,270TX statewide$140,832
Biomedical Engineer$92,600TX statewide$100,108
Environmental Engineer$123,060TX statewide$133,038
Architectural and Engineering Manager$171,370TX statewide$185,265

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.

San Angelo at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population99,507Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$64,146Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Engineering-related employment in Tom Green County627 workers, 43 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near San Angelo, TX?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering engineering programs near San Angelo. The closest is Howard College in Big Spring, TX (81.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southwest College for the Deaf (82.3 miles).

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near San Angelo?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near San Angelo are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($171,370), Chemical Engineer ($132,750), 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 Abilene instead of San Angelo?

Abilene, TX is 81.4 miles from San Angelo 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 San Angelo an affordable place to study engineering?

San Angelo’s median household income of $64,146 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in San Angelo 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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Other Programs Available in San Angelo

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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.

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