Best Industrial Design Schools Near Cullman, AL (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Cullman, Alabama is home to about 20,239 residents. In Alabama, the top-earning industrial design-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $162,350 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Industrial Design Schools to Cullman

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer industrial design programs near Cullman, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Cullman city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Cullman. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Acceptance rate 46%

Graduation rate 81%

Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,337

Avg net price $24,323/yr

Tuition

In‑state$12,890

Out‑of‑state$34,922

Contact

Key stats

Retention rate: 94%
Programs offered: 151

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDS College Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama industrial design page.

Industrial Design Wages Near Cullman

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Alabama, statewide)
Commercial and Industrial Designers	$63,640
Industrial Engineers	$99,880
Graphic Designers	$51,070
Mechanical Drafters	$53,600
Interior Designers	$61,050
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$162,350
Set and Exhibit Designers	N/A
Mechanical Engineers	$100,230

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.

Other Cullman-Area Cities With Industrial Design Programs

Decatur, AL – 28.7 mi away (57,974 pop)
Albertville, AL – 36.5 mi away (37,451 pop)
Madison, AL – 37.2 mi away (47,959 pop)
Huntsville, AL – 37.7 mi away (230,402 pop)
Trussville, AL – 40.0 mi away (21,422 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying industrial design roles in Alabama?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying industrial design-related roles in Alabama are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($162,350), Mechanical Engineers ($100,230), Industrial Engineers ($99,880). Wages for Cullman workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Decatur instead of Cullman?

Decatur, AL is 28.7 miles from Cullman and has its own set of local industrial design programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

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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Other Programs Available in Cullman

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Data verified: September 5, 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.

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