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Best Industrial Design Schools Near Gainesville, GA (2026)
Gainesville, Georgia has 1 accredited school offering industrial design programs. Gainesville has a population of about 44,051. Median household income is $64,636 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Gainesville, GA metro area, the top-earning industrial design-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $132,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Industrial Design Schools to Gainesville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer industrial design programs near Gainesville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Gainesville 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 Georgia schools on the Georgia industrial design page.
Industrial Design Wages Near Gainesville
Gainesville is part of the Gainesville, GA metro area (BLS area code 23580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $91,360 | GA statewide | $94,380 |
| Industrial Engineers | $96,650 | Gainesville, GA | $99,845 |
| Graphic Designers | $55,610 | Gainesville, GA | $57,448 |
| Mechanical Drafters | $66,670 | GA statewide | $68,874 |
| Interior Designers | $71,760 | GA statewide | $74,132 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $132,570 | Gainesville, GA | $136,952 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $67,210 | GA statewide | $69,432 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $93,420 | Gainesville, GA | $96,508 |
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.
Gainesville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,051 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $64,636 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 26.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 96.8 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Gainesville-Area Cities With Industrial Design Programs
- Sugar Hill, GA – 18.0 mi away (22,197 pop)
- Winder, GA – 21.5 mi away (42,330 pop)
- Lawrenceville, GA – 25.1 mi away (30,782 pop)
- Duluth, GA – 26.9 mi away (29,331 pop)
- Johns Creek, GA – 27.7 mi away (83,873 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited industrial design schools are near Gainesville, GA?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering industrial design programs near Gainesville. The closest is Clemson University in Clemson, SC (62.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Clemson University (62.7 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying industrial design roles near Gainesville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying industrial design-related roles near Gainesville are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($132,570), Industrial Engineers ($96,650), Mechanical Engineers ($93,420). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Sugar Hill instead of Gainesville?
Sugar Hill, GA is 18.0 miles from Gainesville 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 Gainesville an affordable place to study industrial design?
Gainesville’s median household income of $64,636 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gainesville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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.
Learn More About Industrial Design Programs
- Main Industrial Design degree guide
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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.