Best Industrial Design Schools Near Dunkirk, NY (2026)

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

Dunkirk, New York has 1 accredited school offering industrial design programs. Dunkirk has a population of about 12,597. Median household income is $49,003 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning industrial design-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $175,710 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Industrial Design Schools to Dunkirk

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

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY 93.9 miles from Dunkirk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,571
Avg net price $34,906/yr
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  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 128

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 166.7 miles from Dunkirk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $79,164
Avg net price $38,793/yr
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  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 186

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Fashion Institute of Technology

New York, NY 300.5 miles from Dunkirk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
81.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,696
Avg net price $19,095/yr
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  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

The New School

New York, NY 300.8 miles from Dunkirk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,901
Avg net price $58,741/yr
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  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

CUNY LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City, NY 303.4 miles from Dunkirk
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,653
Avg net price $6,120/yr
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  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Pratt Institute-Main

Brooklyn, NY 303.6 miles from Dunkirk
  • 4 year
50.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,295
Avg net price $52,659/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Industrial Design Wages Near Dunkirk

Occupation Median Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Commercial and Industrial Designers $89,640
Industrial Engineers $102,640
Graphic Designers $77,340
Mechanical Drafters $76,490
Interior Designers $75,580
Architectural and Engineering Managers $175,710
Set and Exhibit Designers N/A
Mechanical Engineers $102,440

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.

Dunkirk at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 12,597 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $49,003 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 15.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited industrial design schools are near Dunkirk, NY?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering industrial design programs near Dunkirk. The closest is Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY (93.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rochester Institute of Technology (93.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying industrial design roles in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying industrial design-related roles in New York are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($175,710), Industrial Engineers ($102,640), Mechanical Engineers ($102,440). Wages for Dunkirk workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Jamestown instead of Dunkirk?

Jamestown, NY is 26.9 miles from Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk an affordable place to study industrial design?

Dunkirk’s median household income of $49,003 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dunkirk while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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 Dunkirk

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Dunkirk:

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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