Utah Valley University
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Online programsYes
Best Online Engineering Programs in Lehi, UT (2026)
Lehi, Utah has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $6,496 to $20,879 per year for indexed programs. Lehi has a population of about 81,039. Median household income is $125,860 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 50.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $162,650 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Engineering Schools to Lehi
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Lehi. Distances are calculated from Lehi 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 Lehi. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Brigham Young University
Published tuition$6,496 - $20,879
Online programs--
Salt Lake Community College
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Online programsYes
Davis Technical College
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Online programs--
Weber State University
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Utah schools on the Utah engineering page.
Engineering Wages Near Lehi
Lehi is part of the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT metro area (BLS area code 39340). 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 | $84,180 | Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $85,723 |
| Electrical Engineer | $103,370 | Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $105,265 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $100,360 | Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $102,200 |
| Chemical Engineer | $81,840 | Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $83,340 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $150,700 | Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $153,462 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $90,870 | UT statewide | $92,536 |
| Environmental Engineer | $103,380 | UT statewide | $105,275 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $162,650 | Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $165,631 |
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.
Lehi at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 81,039 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $125,860 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 50.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Engineering-related employment in Utah County | 2,669 workers, 393 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Lehi-Area Cities With Engineering Programs
- American Fork, UT – 4.7 mi away (28,770 pop)
- Saratoga Springs, UT – 5.4 mi away (26,887 pop)
- Draper, UT – 5.7 mi away (47,328 pop)
- Pleasant Grove, UT – 7.5 mi away (38,756 pop)
- Riverton, UT – 8.6 mi away (42,838 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited engineering schools are near Lehi, UT?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Lehi. The closest is Utah Valley University in Orem, UT (12.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Weber State University (53.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Lehi?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Lehi are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($162,650), Aerospace Engineer ($150,700), Environmental Engineer ($103,380). 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 American Fork instead of Lehi?
American Fork, UT is 4.7 miles from Lehi 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 Lehi an affordable place to study engineering?
Lehi’s median household income of $125,860 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lehi 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.