Best Online Engineering Programs in Seattle, WA (2026)

Seattle, Washington has a population of about 741,440. The city’s median household income is $121,984 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 67.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 33 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Seattle. In the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $183,640 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Seattle

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 33 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Seattle. Distances are calculated from Seattle city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Seattle

Seattle is part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area (BLS area code 42660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

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.

Seattle at a Glance

Other Seattle-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Mercer Island, WA – 6.1 mi away (25,134 pop)
• Kirkland, WA – 7.9 mi away (87,701 pop)
• Bellevue, WA – 8.1 mi away (141,400 pop)
• Shoreline, WA – 9.3 mi away (55,333 pop)
• Kenmore, WA – 9.8 mi away (22,357 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Seattle, WA?

Our directory has 33 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Seattle. The closest is Seattle University in Seattle, WA (0.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Washington-Bothell Campus (11.4 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Seattle?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Seattle are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($183,640), Aerospace Engineer ($174,130), Chemical Engineer ($135,830). 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 Mercer Island instead of Seattle?

Mercer Island, WA is 6.1 miles from Seattle 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 Seattle an affordable place to study engineering?

Seattle’s median household income of $121,984 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Seattle 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.

Related Resources

• Online Engineering Programs in Washington
• Main Engineering Degree Guide
• Engineering Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.