Martinsville, Virginia has a population of about 13,584. The city’s median household income is $42,434 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited engineering programs within 100 miles of Martinsville. In Virginia, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $168,780 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer engineering programs. Distances are calculated from Martinsville city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Martinsville, VA | 3.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Rockingham Community College | Wentworth, NC | 21.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Danville Community College | Danville, VA | 26.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Virginia Western Community College | Roanoke, VA | 39.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| North Carolina A & T State University | Greensboro, NC | 42.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia engineering page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Virginia, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $96,210 |
| Electrical Engineer | $122,320 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $99,350 |
| Chemical Engineer | $132,550 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $132,160 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $103,170 |
| Environmental Engineer | $103,480 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $168,780 |
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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,584 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $42,434 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Our directory lists 5 engineering programs within 100 miles of Martinsville. The closest is Patrick & Henry Community College in Martinsville, VA (3.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is North Carolina A & T State University (42.1 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Virginia are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($168,780), Chemical Engineer ($132,550), Aerospace Engineer ($132,160). Wages for Martinsville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Danville, VA is 26.1 miles from Martinsville 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.
Martinsville’s median household income of $42,434 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Martinsville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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