Best Online Engineering Programs in Germantown, WI (2026)

Germantown, Wisconsin has a population of about 20,940. The city’s median household income is $104,337 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 48.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited engineering programs within 100 miles of Germantown. In the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $141,030 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Engineering Schools to Germantown

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

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Waukesha County Technical CollegePewaukee, WI13.1 miContact school for pricing
University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI16.2 miContact school for pricing
Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI16.4 miContact school for pricing
Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeMilwaukee, WI16.7 miContact school for pricing
Moraine Park Technical CollegeFond du Lac, WI40.9 miContact school for pricing

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


Engineering Wages Near Germantown

Germantown is part of the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area (BLS area code 33340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Civil Engineer$93,350Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$96,336
Electrical Engineer$101,000Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$104,231
Mechanical Engineer$96,620Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$99,711
Chemical Engineer$90,090Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$92,972
Aerospace Engineer$75,790WI statewide$78,215
Biomedical Engineer$133,470Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$137,740
Environmental Engineer$93,020Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$95,996
Architectural and Engineering Manager$141,030Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$145,542

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.


Germantown at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,940Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$104,337Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+48.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)96.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Engineering-related employment in Washington County202 workers, 57 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering programs are near Germantown, WI?

Our directory lists 5 engineering programs within 100 miles of Germantown. The closest is Waukesha County Technical College in Pewaukee, WI (13.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Moraine Park Technical College (40.9 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Germantown?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Germantown are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($141,030), Biomedical Engineer ($133,470), Electrical Engineer ($101,000). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Wisconsin statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Menomonee Falls instead of Germantown?

Menomonee Falls, WI is 5.9 miles from Germantown 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 Germantown an affordable place to study engineering?

Germantown’s median household income of $104,337 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Germantown while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin 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.