Best Online Engineering Programs in Wichita Falls, TX (2026)
Wichita Falls, Texas has a population of about 102,558. The city’s median household income is $58,568 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 9 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Wichita Falls, with tuition ranging from $4,080 to $13,676 per year for indexed programs. In the Wichita Falls, TX metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $137,050 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Engineering Schools to Wichita Falls
The 9 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 9 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Wichita Falls. Distances are calculated from Wichita Falls city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwestern State University | Wichita Falls, TX | 2.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Vernon College | Vernon, TX | 48.5 mi | $4,080 - $13,676 | – |
| Cameron University | Lawton, OK | 48.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Red River Technology Center | Duncan, OK | 50.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| North Central Texas College | Gainesville, TX | 80.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Caddo Kiowa Technology Center | Fort Cobb, OK | 83.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Southern Oklahoma Technology Center | Ardmore, OK | 85.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of North Texas | Denton, TX | 92.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Mid-America Technology Center | Wayne, OK | 96.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas engineering page.
Engineering Wages Near Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls is part of the Wichita Falls, TX metro area (BLS area code 48660). 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 | $68,030 | Wichita Falls, TX | $76,011 |
| Electrical Engineer | $92,000 | Wichita Falls, TX | $102,793 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $94,270 | Wichita Falls, TX | $105,330 |
| Chemical Engineer | $135,160 | TX statewide | $151,017 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $126,470 | TX statewide | $141,307 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $97,160 | TX statewide | $108,559 |
| Environmental Engineer | $108,560 | TX statewide | $121,296 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $137,050 | Wichita Falls, TX | $153,128 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
Wichita Falls at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 102,558 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $58,568 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 25.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Engineering-related employment in Wichita County | 150 workers, 44 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Wichita Falls-Area Cities With Engineering Programs
- Lawton, OK – 49.4 mi away (92,299 pop)
- Duncan, OK – 56.1 mi away (20,895 pop)
- Ardmore, OK – 82.8 mi away (21,597 pop)
- Weatherford, TX – 91.0 mi away (41,333 pop)
- Denton, TX – 93.1 mi away (432,200 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited engineering schools are near Wichita Falls, TX?
Our directory has 9 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Wichita Falls. The closest is Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX (2.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Mid-America Technology Center (96.1 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Wichita Falls?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Wichita Falls are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($137,050), Chemical Engineer ($135,160), Aerospace Engineer ($126,470). 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 Lawton instead of Wichita Falls?
Lawton, OK is 49.4 miles from Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls an affordable place to study engineering?
Wichita Falls’s median household income of $58,568 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wichita Falls 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.
Related Resources
Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.