Best Industrial Design Schools Near Milford, DE (2026)

Milford, Delaware has 1 accredited school offering industrial design programs. Milford has a population of about 12,193. Median household income is $55,265 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Delaware, the top-earning industrial design-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $181,190 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Industrial Design Schools to Milford

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

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


Industrial Design Wages Near Milford

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Delaware, statewide)
Commercial and Industrial Designers N/A
Industrial Engineers $120,190
Graphic Designers $60,130
Mechanical Drafters $57,110
Interior Designers $60,360
Architectural and Engineering Managers $181,190
Set and Exhibit Designers N/A
Mechanical Engineers $125,130

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.


Milford at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 12,193 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $55,265 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 30.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited industrial design schools are near Milford, DE?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering industrial design programs near Milford. The closest is Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, MD (69.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Maryland Institute College of Art (69.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying industrial design-related roles in Delaware are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($181,190), Mechanical Engineers ($125,130), Industrial Engineers ($120,190). Wages for Milford workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lewes instead of Milford?

Lewes, DE is 17.5 miles from Milford 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 Milford an affordable place to study industrial design?

Milford’s median household income of $55,265 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Milford while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Delaware 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: 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.