Best Industrial Design Schools Near Scottsdale, AZ (2026)

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

Scottsdale, Arizona has 3 accredited schools offering industrial design programs. Scottsdale has a population of about 242,169. Median household income is $107,372 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 61.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, the top-earning industrial design-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $169,310 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Industrial Design Schools to Scottsdale

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer industrial design programs near Scottsdale, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

GateWay Community College

Phoenix, AZ 18.1 miles from Scottsdale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,147
Avg net price $13,339/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, AZ 19.0 miles from Scottsdale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,668
Avg net price $14,967/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 305

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Advancing Technology

Tempe, AZ 22.3 miles from Scottsdale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,719
Avg net price $28,522/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Industrial Design Wages Near Scottsdale

Scottsdale is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area (BLS area code 38060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arizona statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Commercial and Industrial Designers $80,440 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $77,870
Industrial Engineers $109,020 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $105,537
Graphic Designers $59,090 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $57,202
Mechanical Drafters $67,600 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $65,440
Interior Designers $61,810 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $59,835
Architectural and Engineering Managers $169,310 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $163,901
Set and Exhibit Designers $46,280 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $44,802
Mechanical Engineers $100,980 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $97,754

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.

Scottsdale at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 242,169 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $107,372 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 61.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 103.3 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited industrial design schools are near Scottsdale, AZ?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering industrial design programs near Scottsdale. The closest is GateWay Community College in Phoenix, AZ (18.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Advancing Technology (22.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying industrial design roles near Scottsdale?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying industrial design-related roles near Scottsdale are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($169,310), Industrial Engineers ($109,020), Mechanical Engineers ($100,980). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arizona statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Fountain Hills instead of Scottsdale?

Fountain Hills, AZ is 9.1 miles from Scottsdale 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.

Is Scottsdale an affordable place to study industrial design?

Scottsdale’s median household income of $107,372 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Scottsdale while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona 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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Other Programs Available in Scottsdale

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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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