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Best Industrial Design Schools Near Natchez, MS (2026)
Natchez, Mississippi has 1 accredited school offering industrial design programs. Natchez has a population of about 14,207. Median household income is $35,613 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Mississippi, the top-earning industrial design-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $142,790 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Industrial Design Schools to Natchez
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer industrial design programs near Natchez, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Natchez 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 Natchez
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Mississippi, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | N/A |
| Industrial Engineers | $95,830 |
| Graphic Designers | $45,640 |
| Mechanical Drafters | $60,460 |
| Interior Designers | $43,740 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $142,790 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | N/A |
| Mechanical Engineers | $98,000 |
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.
Natchez at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,207 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $35,613 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 25.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Natchez-Area Cities With Industrial Design Programs
- Vicksburg, MS – 61.0 mi away (27,887 pop)
- Alexandria, LA – 66.2 mi away (82,995 pop)
- Central, LA – 71.1 mi away (28,529 pop)
- Baton Rouge, LA – 77.6 mi away (589,675 pop)
- Monroe, LA – 78.6 mi away (117,673 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited industrial design schools are near Natchez, MS?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering industrial design programs near Natchez. The closest is University of Louisiana at Lafayette in Lafayette, LA (99.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Louisiana at Lafayette (99.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying industrial design roles in Mississippi?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying industrial design-related roles in Mississippi are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($142,790), Mechanical Engineers ($98,000), Industrial Engineers ($95,830). Wages for Natchez workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Vicksburg instead of Natchez?
Vicksburg, MS is 61.0 miles from Natchez 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 Natchez an affordable place to study industrial design?
Natchez’s median household income of $35,613 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Natchez 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
- 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.
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