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Best Industrial Design Schools Near Clinton, MS (2026)
Clinton, Mississippi is home to about 27,418 residents. Median household income is $70,913 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Jackson, MS metro area, the top-earning industrial design-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $137,010 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Industrial Design Schools to Clinton
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer industrial design programs near Clinton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Clinton 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 Mississippi schools on the Mississippi industrial design page.
Industrial Design Wages Near Clinton
Clinton is part of the Jackson, MS metro area (BLS area code 27140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Mississippi statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | N/A | MS statewide | – |
| Industrial Engineers | $95,800 | Jackson, MS | $107,640 |
| Graphic Designers | $47,310 | Jackson, MS | $53,157 |
| Mechanical Drafters | $60,460 | MS statewide | $67,933 |
| Interior Designers | $43,740 | MS statewide | $49,146 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $137,010 | Jackson, MS | $153,944 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | N/A | MS statewide | – |
| Mechanical Engineers | $81,300 | Jackson, MS | $91,348 |
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.
Clinton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,418 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $70,913 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 47.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Clinton-Area Cities With Industrial Design Programs
- Jackson, MS – 7.9 mi away (342,607 pop)
- Ridgeland, MS – 12.3 mi away (24,483 pop)
- Madison, MS – 14.8 mi away (26,031 pop)
- Pearl, MS – 15.6 mi away (26,485 pop)
- Brandon, MS – 21.1 mi away (23,826 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying industrial design roles near Clinton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying industrial design-related roles near Clinton are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($137,010), Industrial Engineers ($95,800), Mechanical Engineers ($81,300). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Mississippi statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Jackson instead of Clinton?
Jackson, MS is 7.9 miles from Clinton 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 Clinton an affordable place to study industrial design?
Clinton’s median household income of $70,913 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Clinton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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
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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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