Tyler Junior College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Engineering Programs in Tyler, TX (2026)
Tyler, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $2,160 to $48,206 per year for indexed programs. Tyler has a population of about 107,718. Median household income is $65,527 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Tyler, TX metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $168,720 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Engineering Schools to Tyler
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Tyler. Distances are calculated from Tyler 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 Tyler. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
The University of Texas at Tyler
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Online programsYes
Kilgore College
Published tuition$2,160 - $14,924
Online programsYes
Trinity Valley Community College
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Online programsYes
LeTourneau University
Published tuition$35,500 - $48,206
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas engineering page.
Engineering Wages Near Tyler
Tyler is part of the Tyler, TX metro area (BLS area code 46340). 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 | $84,960 | Tyler, TX | $92,148 |
| Electrical Engineer | $113,930 | Tyler, TX | $123,568 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $106,240 | Tyler, TX | $115,228 |
| Chemical Engineer | $132,750 | TX statewide | $143,980 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $130,270 | TX statewide | $141,291 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $92,600 | TX statewide | $100,434 |
| Environmental Engineer | $123,060 | TX statewide | $133,471 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $168,720 | Tyler, TX | $182,993 |
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.
Tyler at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 107,718 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $65,527 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 30.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Engineering-related employment in Smith County | 1,463 workers, 136 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Tyler-Area Cities With Engineering Programs
- Longview, TX – 34.6 mi away (100,852 pop)
- Marshall, TX – 57.7 mi away (22,014 pop)
- Nacogdoches, TX – 62.0 mi away (35,525 pop)
- Corsicana, TX – 69.8 mi away (22,805 pop)
- Greenville, TX – 72.0 mi away (24,753 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited engineering schools are near Tyler, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Tyler. The closest is Tyler Junior College in Tyler, TX (3.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is LeTourneau University (35.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Tyler?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Tyler are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($168,720), 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 Longview instead of Tyler?
Longview, TX is 34.6 miles from Tyler 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 Tyler an affordable place to study engineering?
Tyler’s median household income of $65,527 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Tyler 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.