Best Industrial Design Schools Near Jackson, MI (2026)

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

Jackson, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering industrial design programs. Jackson has a population of about 31,206. Median household income is $42,848 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Jackson, MI metro area, the top-earning industrial design-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $159,680 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Industrial Design Schools to Jackson

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

Jackson, MI 5.4 miles from Jackson
  • 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

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

Industrial Design Wages Near Jackson

Jackson is part of the Jackson, MI metro area (BLS area code 27100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Commercial and Industrial Designers $102,160 MI statewide $111,285
Industrial Engineers $96,670 Jackson, MI $105,305
Graphic Designers $60,010 Jackson, MI $65,370
Mechanical Drafters $68,760 Jackson, MI $74,902
Interior Designers $59,340 MI statewide $64,641
Architectural and Engineering Managers $159,680 Jackson, MI $173,943
Set and Exhibit Designers $50,910 MI statewide $55,458
Mechanical Engineers $95,280 Jackson, MI $103,791

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.

Jackson at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 31,206 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $42,848 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 15.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.8 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering industrial design programs near Jackson. The closest is Jackson College in Jackson, MI (5.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Cranbrook Academy of Art (63.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying industrial design roles near Jackson?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying industrial design-related roles near Jackson are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($159,680), Commercial and Industrial Designers ($102,160), Industrial Engineers ($96,670). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Adrian instead of Jackson?

Adrian, MI is 30.0 miles from Jackson 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 Jackson an affordable place to study industrial design?

Jackson’s median household income of $42,848 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jackson 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 Jackson

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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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