Best Online Engineering Programs in Mount Vernon, WA (2026)

Mount Vernon, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs. Mount Vernon has a population of about 35,312. Median household income is $73,277 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $164,690 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Engineering Schools to Mount Vernon

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Mount Vernon. Distances are calculated from Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Skagit Valley College

Mount Vernon, WA 1.1 miles from Mount Vernon BOC Score72.9
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#2

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA 23.1 miles from Mount Vernon BOC Score69.3
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#3

Bellingham Technical College

Bellingham, WA 25.6 miles from Mount Vernon BOC Score69.4
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#4

Everett Community College

Everett, WA 29.1 miles from Mount Vernon BOC Score66.6
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#5

Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building

Port Hadlock, WA 33.6 miles from Mount Vernon BOC Score50.8
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington engineering page.


Engineering Wages Near Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon is part of the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA metro area (BLS area code 34580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Civil Engineer$101,300Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA$98,926
Electrical Engineer$96,270Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA$94,014
Mechanical Engineer$110,430WA statewide$107,842
Chemical Engineer$128,290WA statewide$125,283
Aerospace Engineer$158,370WA statewide$154,658
Biomedical EngineerN/AWA statewide
Environmental Engineer$125,460WA statewide$122,520
Architectural and Engineering Manager$164,690Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA$160,830

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.


Mount Vernon at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population35,312Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$73,277Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)102.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Engineering-related employment in Skagit County376 workers, 51 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Mount Vernon, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Mount Vernon. The closest is Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon, WA (1.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building (33.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Mount Vernon?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Mount Vernon are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($164,690), Aerospace Engineer ($158,370), Chemical Engineer ($128,290). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Oak Harbor instead of Mount Vernon?

Oak Harbor, WA is 17.1 miles from Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon an affordable place to study engineering?

Mount Vernon’s median household income of $73,277 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mount Vernon while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington 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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Other Programs Available in Mount Vernon

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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.