Fairfax University of America
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- 4401 Village Drive Fairfax, VA 22030-0000
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Key stats
- Programs offered: 9
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Best Online Engineering Programs in Fredericksburg, VA (2026)
Fredericksburg, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $64,990 to $80,727 per year for indexed programs. Fredericksburg has a population of about 28,383. Median household income is $85,368 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $185,220 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Engineering Schools to Fredericksburg
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer engineering programs near Fredericksburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Fredericksburg city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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 Fredericksburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
DeVry University-Virginia
Graduation rate
22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,987
Avg net price
$36,609/yr
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- 1400 Crystal Dr, Ste 120 Arlington, VA 22202
- (703) 414-4000
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Key stats
- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 11
Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
Virginia State University
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,543
Avg net price
$15,840/yr
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- 1 Hayden Drive Petersburg, VA 23806
- (804) 524-5000
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Key stats
- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 22
Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
Liberty University
Graduation rate
44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,813
Avg net price
$29,357/yr
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- 1971 University Blvd Lynchburg, VA 24515
- (434) 582-2000
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Key stats
- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 81
Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
Old Dominion University
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,914
Avg net price
$14,638/yr
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- 5115 Hampton Blvd Norfolk, VA 23529
- (757) 683-3000
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Key stats
- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 57
Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
Norfolk State University
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,666
Avg net price
$15,282/yr
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- 700 Park Avenue Norfolk, VA 23504-8000
- (757) 823-8600
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Key stats
- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
ECPI University
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,837
Avg net price
$22,965/yr
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- 5555 Greenwich Rd Virginia Beach, VA 23462
- (757) 490-9090
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Key stats
- Retention rate: 55%
- Programs offered: 43
Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Graduation rate
87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$81,698
Avg net price
$24,953/yr
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- 210 Burruss Hall, 800 Drillfield Dr. Blacksburg, VA 24061-0131
- (540) 231-6994
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Key stats
- Retention rate: 92%
- Programs offered: 49
Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia engineering page.
Engineering Wages Near Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area (BLS area code 47900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $101,780 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $93,462 |
| Electrical Engineer | $126,420 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $116,088 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $126,990 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $116,612 |
| Chemical Engineer | $132,820 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $121,965 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $166,420 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $152,819 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $110,390 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $101,368 |
| Environmental Engineer | $120,580 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $110,725 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $185,220 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $170,083 |
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.
Fredericksburg at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,383 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $85,368 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 46.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 108.9 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Engineering-related employment in Fredericksburg (city) County | 142 workers, 23 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Fredericksburg-Area Cities With Engineering Programs
- Manassas, VA – 31.0 mi away (41,483 pop)
- Fairfax, VA – 39.6 mi away (24,164 pop)
- Alexandria, VA – 41.9 mi away (155,810 pop)
- Herndon, VA – 46.7 mi away (24,393 pop)
- Washington, DC – 49.0 mi away (5,191,844 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited engineering schools are near Fredericksburg, VA?
Accredited schools offering engineering programs near Fredericksburg are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Fredericksburg?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Fredericksburg are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($185,220), Aerospace Engineer ($166,420), Chemical Engineer ($132,820). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Manassas instead of Fredericksburg?
Manassas, VA is 31.0 miles from Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg an affordable place to study engineering?
Fredericksburg’s median household income of $85,368 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fredericksburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia 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: July 23, 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.