Best Industrial Design Schools Near Spartanburg, SC (2026)

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

Spartanburg, South Carolina has 2 accredited schools offering industrial design programs. Spartanburg has a population of about 38,578. Median household income is $51,193 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Spartanburg, SC metro area, the top-earning industrial design-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $148,510 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Industrial Design Schools to Spartanburg

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

Clemson, SC 54.7 miles from Spartanburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,513
Avg net price $22,253/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 136

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Industrial Design Wages Near Spartanburg

Spartanburg is part of the Spartanburg, SC metro area (BLS area code 43900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to South Carolina statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Commercial and Industrial Designers $91,270 Spartanburg, SC $100,187
Industrial Engineers $99,860 Spartanburg, SC $109,616
Graphic Designers $53,280 Spartanburg, SC $58,485
Mechanical Drafters $63,740 SC statewide $69,967
Interior Designers $64,380 Spartanburg, SC $70,670
Architectural and Engineering Managers $148,510 Spartanburg, SC $163,019
Set and Exhibit Designers N/A SC statewide –
Mechanical Engineers $104,990 Spartanburg, SC $115,247

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.

Spartanburg at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 38,578 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $51,193 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 33.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited industrial design schools are near Spartanburg, SC?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering industrial design programs near Spartanburg. The closest is Clemson University in Clemson, SC (54.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Appalachian State University (88.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying industrial design-related roles near Spartanburg are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($148,510), Mechanical Engineers ($104,990), Industrial Engineers ($99,860). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with South Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Greer instead of Spartanburg?

Greer, SC is 17.5 miles from Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg an affordable place to study industrial design?

Spartanburg’s median household income of $51,193 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Spartanburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South Carolina 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 Spartanburg

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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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