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Best Industrial Design Schools Near Midwest City, OK (2026)
Midwest City, Oklahoma is home to about 58,170 residents. Median household income is $57,739 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Oklahoma City, OK metro area, the top-earning industrial design-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $159,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Industrial Design Schools to Midwest City
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer industrial design programs near Midwest City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Midwest City 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 Oklahoma schools on the Oklahoma industrial design page.
Industrial Design Wages Near Midwest City
Midwest City is part of the Oklahoma City, OK metro area (BLS area code 36420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oklahoma statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $65,250 | Oklahoma City, OK | $72,179 |
| Industrial Engineers | $98,190 | Oklahoma City, OK | $108,617 |
| Graphic Designers | $50,300 | Oklahoma City, OK | $55,642 |
| Mechanical Drafters | $63,450 | Oklahoma City, OK | $70,188 |
| Interior Designers | $68,520 | Oklahoma City, OK | $75,796 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $159,990 | Oklahoma City, OK | $176,980 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | N/A | OK statewide | – |
| Mechanical Engineers | $96,930 | Oklahoma City, OK | $107,223 |
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.
Midwest City at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 58,170 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $57,739 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 24.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 90.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Midwest City-Area Cities With Industrial Design Programs
- Del City, OK – 4.1 mi away (21,950 pop)
- Oklahoma City, OK – 8.0 mi away (948,154 pop)
- Moore, OK – 11.0 mi away (61,415 pop)
- Edmond, OK – 14.4 mi away (91,191 pop)
- Norman, OK – 15.9 mi away (114,444 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying industrial design roles near Midwest City?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying industrial design-related roles near Midwest City are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($159,990), Industrial Engineers ($98,190), Mechanical Engineers ($96,930). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oklahoma statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Del City instead of Midwest City?
Del City, OK is 4.1 miles from Midwest City 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 Midwest City an affordable place to study industrial design?
Midwest City’s median household income of $57,739 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Midwest City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma 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
- Online Industrial Design programs in Oklahoma
- Industrial Design programs by state
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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.