Best Online Engineering Programs in Huntington, WV (2026)

Huntington, West Virginia has a population of about 46,189. The city’s median household income is $43,146 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited engineering programs within 100 miles of Huntington, with tuition ranging from $4,656 to $21,299 per year. In the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $142,560 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Huntington

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer engineering programs. Distances are calculated from Huntington city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Huntington

Huntington is part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area (BLS area code 26580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to West Virginia 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.

Huntington at a Glance

Other Huntington-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Ashland, KY – 11.9 mi away (21,038 pop)
• Portsmouth, OH – 36.3 mi away (36,584 pop)
• Charleston, WV – 43.7 mi away (146,462 pop)
• Athens, OH – 65.8 mi away (30,077 pop)
• Chillicothe, OH – 70.9 mi away (32,004 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering programs are near Huntington, WV?

Our directory lists 5 engineering programs within 100 miles of Huntington. The closest is Marshall University in Huntington, WV (1.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Rio Grande (32.7 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Huntington?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Huntington are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($142,560), Chemical Engineer ($139,730), Electrical Engineer ($106,110). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with West Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Ashland instead of Huntington?

Ashland, KY is 11.9 miles from Huntington 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 Huntington an affordable place to study engineering?

Huntington’s median household income of $43,146 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Huntington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and West 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.

Related Resources

• Online Engineering Programs in West Virginia
• Main Engineering Degree Guide
• Engineering Programs by State