Best Online Engineering Programs in Walla Walla, WA (2026)

Walla Walla, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs. Walla Walla has a population of about 33,766. Median household income is $65,493 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning engineering-related role is Aerospace Engineer at a median $158,370 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Engineering Schools to Walla Walla

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

#1

Columbia Basin College

Pasco, WA 39.5 miles from Walla Walla BOC Score61.3
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#2

Lewis-Clark State College

Lewiston, ID 67.0 miles from Walla Walla BOC Score42.6
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#3

Washington State University

Pullman, WA 72.4 miles from Walla Walla BOC Score74.3
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#4

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID 77.4 miles from Walla Walla BOC Score62.3
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#5

Big Bend Community College

Moses Lake, WA 85.9 miles from Walla Walla BOC Score66.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington engineering page.


Engineering Wages Near Walla Walla

Walla Walla is part of the Walla Walla, WA metro area (BLS area code 47460). 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$123,030Walla Walla, WA$124,904
Electrical Engineer$121,120Walla Walla, WA$122,964
Mechanical Engineer$108,510Walla Walla, WA$110,162
Chemical Engineer$128,290WA statewide$130,244
Aerospace Engineer$158,370WA statewide$160,782
Biomedical EngineerN/AWA statewide
Environmental Engineer$125,460WA statewide$127,371
Architectural and Engineering Manager$157,030Walla Walla, WA$159,421

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.


Walla Walla at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population33,766Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$65,493Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Engineering-related employment in Walla Walla County44 workers, 20 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Walla Walla, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Walla Walla. The closest is Columbia Basin College in Pasco, WA (39.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Big Bend Community College (85.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Walla Walla?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Walla Walla are: Aerospace Engineer ($158,370), Architectural and Engineering Manager ($157,030), 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 Pasco instead of Walla Walla?

Pasco, WA is 39.9 miles from Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla an affordable place to study engineering?

Walla Walla’s median household income of $65,493 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Walla Walla 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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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.