Best Online Engineering Programs in Manitowoc, WI (2026)

Manitowoc, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs. Manitowoc has a population of about 34,553. Median household income is $62,133 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wisconsin, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $142,060 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Manitowoc

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Manitowoc. Distances are calculated from Manitowoc city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Manitowoc

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.

Manitowoc at a Glance

Other Manitowoc-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Sheboygan, WI – 24.6 mi away (70,436 pop)
• De Pere, WI – 30.3 mi away (24,893 pop)
• Green Bay, WI – 32.5 mi away (208,670 pop)
• Appleton, WI – 37.2 mi away (221,379 pop)
• Neenah, WI – 39.7 mi away (25,914 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Manitowoc, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Manitowoc. The closest is Lakeshore Technical College in Cleveland, WI (12.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Moraine Park Technical College (42.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles in Wisconsin?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Wisconsin are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($142,060), Biomedical Engineer ($110,430), Electrical Engineer ($99,700). Wages for Manitowoc workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sheboygan instead of Manitowoc?

Sheboygan, WI is 24.6 miles from Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc an affordable place to study engineering?

Manitowoc’s median household income of $62,133 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Manitowoc 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.

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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.