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Best Online Engineering Programs in Layton, UT (2026)
Layton, Utah has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs. Layton has a population of about 82,512. Median household income is $99,188 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Ogden, UT metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $167,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Engineering Schools to Layton
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Layton. Distances are calculated from Layton 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 Layton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Weber State University
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Ogden-Weber Technical College
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Salt Lake Community College
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Utah State University
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Utah schools on the Utah engineering page.
Engineering Wages Near Layton
Layton is part of the Ogden, UT metro area (BLS area code 36260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Utah statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $96,240 | Ogden, UT | $95,952 |
| Electrical Engineer | $110,520 | Ogden, UT | $110,189 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $103,100 | Ogden, UT | $102,792 |
| Chemical Engineer | $98,090 | Ogden, UT | $97,797 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $134,240 | Ogden, UT | $133,838 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $87,520 | Ogden, UT | $87,258 |
| Environmental Engineer | $118,810 | Ogden, UT | $118,455 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $167,990 | Ogden, UT | $167,488 |
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.
Layton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 82,512 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $99,188 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 36.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.3 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Engineering-related employment in Davis County | 2,645 workers, 260 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Layton-Area Cities With Engineering Programs
- Kaysville, UT – 3.4 mi away (31,243 pop)
- Clearfield, UT – 3.7 mi away (30,855 pop)
- Syracuse, UT – 5.7 mi away (28,407 pop)
- Clinton, UT – 6.9 mi away (21,672 pop)
- Farmington, UT – 7.0 mi away (23,140 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited engineering schools are near Layton, UT?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Layton. The closest is Davis Technical College in Kaysville, UT (3.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Utah State University (46.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Layton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Layton are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($167,990), Aerospace Engineer ($134,240), Environmental Engineer ($118,810). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Utah statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Kaysville instead of Layton?
Kaysville, UT is 3.4 miles from Layton 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 Layton an affordable place to study engineering?
Layton’s median household income of $99,188 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Layton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Utah 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.