Best Industrial Design Schools Near Adrian, MI (2026)

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

Adrian, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering industrial design programs. Adrian has a population of about 20,493. Median household income is $42,851 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning industrial design-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $166,930 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Industrial Design Schools to Adrian

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer industrial design programs near Adrian, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Adrian 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 Adrian. 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

Jackson College

Jackson, MI 26.0 miles from Adrian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,898
Avg net price $7,761/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI 30.6 miles from Adrian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
93.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,648
Avg net price $13,138/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 206

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Lawrence Technological University

Southfield, MI 56.8 miles from Adrian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,151
Avg net price $32,918/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Cranbrook Academy of Art

Bloomfield Hills, MI 61.6 miles from Adrian
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI 84.7 miles from Adrian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,562
Avg net price $15,273/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 188

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI 143.4 miles from Adrian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,735
Avg net price $8,624/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 126

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Industrial Design Wages Near Adrian

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide)
Commercial and Industrial Designers $102,160
Industrial Engineers $101,680
Graphic Designers $57,350
Mechanical Drafters $72,280
Interior Designers $59,340
Architectural and Engineering Managers $166,930
Set and Exhibit Designers $50,910
Mechanical Engineers $104,890

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.

Adrian at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 20,493 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $42,851 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited industrial design schools are near Adrian, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering industrial design programs near Adrian. The closest is Jackson College in Jackson, MI (26.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Western Michigan University (84.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying industrial design-related roles in Michigan are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($166,930), Mechanical Engineers ($104,890), Commercial and Industrial Designers ($102,160). Wages for Adrian workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Toledo instead of Adrian?

Toledo, OH is 28.9 miles from Adrian 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 Adrian an affordable place to study industrial design?

Adrian’s median household income of $42,851 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Adrian while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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 Adrian

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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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