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Best Industrial Design Schools Near Lewiston, ME (2026)
Lewiston, Maine has 1 accredited school offering industrial design programs. Lewiston has a population of about 37,886. Median household income is $56,558 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Maine, the top-earning industrial design-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $145,720 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Industrial Design Schools to Lewiston
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer industrial design programs near Lewiston, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lewiston 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 Maine schools on the Maine industrial design page.
Industrial Design Wages Near Lewiston
Lewiston is part of the Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro area (BLS area code 30340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maine statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | N/A | ME statewide | – |
| Industrial Engineers | $72,430 | Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $76,484 |
| Graphic Designers | $56,480 | Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $59,641 |
| Mechanical Drafters | $76,360 | ME statewide | $80,634 |
| Interior Designers | $63,830 | ME statewide | $67,402 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $145,720 | ME statewide | $153,875 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | N/A | ME statewide | – |
| Mechanical Engineers | $102,430 | ME statewide | $108,163 |
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.
Lewiston at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,886 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,558 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 94.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Lewiston-Area Cities With Industrial Design Programs
- Auburn, ME – 4.0 mi away (22,948 pop)
- Augusta, ME – 27.3 mi away (21,876 pop)
- Portland, ME – 29.1 mi away (206,193 pop)
- South Portland, ME – 32.4 mi away (25,577 pop)
- Waterville, ME – 40.0 mi away (26,806 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited industrial design schools are near Lewiston, ME?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering industrial design programs near Lewiston. The closest is NHTI-Concord’s Community College in Concord, NH (90.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is NHTI-Concord’s Community College (90.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying industrial design roles near Lewiston?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying industrial design-related roles near Lewiston are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($145,720), Mechanical Engineers ($102,430), Mechanical Drafters ($76,360). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Maine statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Auburn instead of Lewiston?
Auburn, ME is 4.0 miles from Lewiston 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 Lewiston an affordable place to study industrial design?
Lewiston’s median household income of $56,558 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lewiston while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maine 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
- Online Industrial Design programs in Maine
- Industrial Design programs by state
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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.