Best Online Engineering Programs in Barre, VT (2026)

Barre, Vermont has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $6,720 to $29,257 per year for indexed programs. Barre has a population of about 8,461. Median household income is $53,288 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Vermont, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $157,710 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Barre

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Barre. Distances are calculated from Barre city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Vermont schools on the Vermont engineering page.

Engineering Wages Near Barre

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.

Barre at a Glance

Other Barre-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Burlington, VT – 40.9 mi away (108,331 pop)
• Lebanon, NH – 41.0 mi away (26,396 pop)
• Plattsburgh, NY – 57.9 mi away (29,130 pop)
• Concord, NH – 82.0 mi away (42,821 pop)
• Glens Falls, NY – 83.6 mi away (63,793 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Barre, VT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Barre. The closest is Vermont State University in Randolph, VT (18.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lakes Region Community College (70.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles in Vermont?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Vermont are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($157,710), Aerospace Engineer ($144,400), Electrical Engineer ($111,310). Wages for Barre workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Burlington instead of Barre?

Burlington, VT is 40.9 miles from Barre 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 Barre an affordable place to study engineering?

Barre’s median household income of $53,288 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Barre while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Vermont 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.