Best Industrial Design Schools Near Jackson, TN (2026)

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

Jackson, Tennessee is home to about 68,098 residents. Median household income is $51,552 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Jackson, TN metro area, the top-earning industrial design-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $139,040 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Industrial Design Schools to Jackson

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

Industrial Design Wages Near Jackson

Jackson is part of the Jackson, TN metro area (BLS area code 27180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Commercial and Industrial Designers $71,230 TN statewide $83,310
Industrial Engineers $94,060 Jackson, TN $110,012
Graphic Designers $48,040 Jackson, TN $56,187
Mechanical Drafters $63,390 TN statewide $74,140
Interior Designers $63,660 TN statewide $74,456
Architectural and Engineering Managers $139,040 Jackson, TN $162,620
Set and Exhibit Designers N/A TN statewide –
Mechanical Engineers $96,290 Jackson, TN $112,620

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.

Jackson at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 68,098 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $51,552 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 26.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 85.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying industrial design-related roles near Jackson are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($139,040), Mechanical Engineers ($96,290), Industrial Engineers ($94,060). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Dyersburg instead of Jackson?

Dyersburg, TN is 40.7 miles from Jackson 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 Jackson an affordable place to study industrial design?

Jackson’s median household income of $51,552 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jackson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee 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 Jackson

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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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