Miller-Motte College-STVT-McAllen
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Best Online Engineering Programs in San Juan, TX (2026)
San Juan, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs. San Juan has a population of about 91. About 20.0% 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 Juan
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near San Juan. Distances are calculated from San Juan 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 Juan. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen
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South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville
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Texas A & M University-Kingsville
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas engineering page.
Engineering Wages Near San Juan
San Juan 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 | $79,370 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $92,398 |
| Electrical Engineer | $99,960 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $116,368 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $80,500 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $93,714 |
| Chemical Engineer | $132,750 | TX statewide | $154,540 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $130,270 | TX statewide | $151,653 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $92,600 | TX statewide | $107,800 |
| Environmental Engineer | $123,060 | TX statewide | $143,260 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $171,370 | TX statewide | $199,499 |
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 Juan at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 91 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.0% | 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 San Juan-Area Cities With Engineering Programs
- Pharr, TX – 2.8 mi away (77,320 pop)
- McAllen, TX – 6.2 mi away (798,187 pop)
- Edinburg, TX – 8.9 mi away (87,650 pop)
- Weslaco, TX – 10.4 mi away (40,033 pop)
- Mission, TX – 10.8 mi away (83,563 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited engineering schools are near San Juan, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near San Juan. The closest is Miller-Motte College-STVT-McAllen in McAllen, TX (5.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas A & M University-Kingsville (93.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying engineering roles near San Juan?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near San Juan 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 Pharr instead of San Juan?
Pharr, TX is 2.8 miles from San Juan 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.
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.