Best Industrial Design Schools Near City of Milford (balance), CT

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

City of Milford (balance), Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering industrial design programs. City of Milford (balance) has a population of about 52,536. In Connecticut, the top-earning industrial design-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $175,490 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Industrial Design Schools to City of Milford (balance)

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer industrial design programs near City of Milford (balance), ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from City of Milford (balance) 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 City of Milford (balance). 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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University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT 7.9 miles from City of Milford (balance)
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,323
Avg net price $27,807/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Industrial Design Wages Near City of Milford (balance)

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Commercial and Industrial Designers $81,300
Industrial Engineers $104,160
Graphic Designers $72,700
Mechanical Drafters $68,830
Interior Designers $67,330
Architectural and Engineering Managers $175,490
Set and Exhibit Designers $60,680
Mechanical Engineers $105,090

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited industrial design schools are near City of Milford (balance), CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering industrial design programs near City of Milford (balance). The closest is University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, CT (7.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pratt Institute-Main (59.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying industrial design-related roles in Connecticut are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($175,490), Mechanical Engineers ($105,090), Industrial Engineers ($104,160). Wages for City of Milford (balance) workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in West Haven instead of City of Milford (balance)?

West Haven, CT is 6.0 miles from City of Milford (balance) 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 City of Milford (balance)

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for City of Milford (balance):

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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