Best Online Engineering Programs in Richmond, VA (2026)

Richmond, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $4,848 to $13,401 per year for indexed programs. Richmond has a population of about 227,595. Median household income is $62,671 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Richmond, VA metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $167,170 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Richmond

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

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

Engineering Wages Near Richmond

Richmond is part of the Richmond, VA metro area (BLS area code 40060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.

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.

Richmond at a Glance

Other Richmond-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Hopewell, VA – 19.1 mi away (22,735 pop)
• Petersburg, VA – 22.9 mi away (31,882 pop)
• Williamsburg, VA – 45.8 mi away (81,840 pop)
• Fredericksburg, VA – 53.2 mi away (164,610 pop)
• Newport News, VA – 60.2 mi away (181,825 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Richmond, VA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Richmond. The closest is J Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Richmond, VA (2.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southside Virginia Community College (53.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Richmond?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Richmond are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($167,170), Aerospace Engineer ($120,370), Chemical Engineer ($117,150). 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 Hopewell instead of Richmond?

Hopewell, VA is 19.1 miles from Richmond 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 Richmond an affordable place to study engineering?

Richmond’s median household income of $62,671 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Richmond 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: 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.