Best Industrial Design Schools Near Ellensburg, WA (2026)

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

Ellensburg, Washington has 1 accredited school offering industrial design programs. Ellensburg has a population of about 18,913. Median household income is $49,888 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning industrial design-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $189,680 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Industrial Design Schools to Ellensburg

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

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA 93.8 miles from Ellensburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
89.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,466
Avg net price $14,091/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 234

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Walla Walla University

College Place, WA 122.0 miles from Ellensburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,885
Avg net price $23,329/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA 149.8 miles from Ellensburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,569
Avg net price $21,193/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Industrial Design Wages Near Ellensburg

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Washington, statewide)
Commercial and Industrial Designers $94,280
Industrial Engineers $129,050
Graphic Designers $72,710
Mechanical Drafters $76,820
Interior Designers $76,570
Architectural and Engineering Managers $189,680
Set and Exhibit Designers $77,230
Mechanical Engineers $110,430

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.

Ellensburg at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 18,913 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $49,888 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 41.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited industrial design schools are near Ellensburg, WA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering industrial design programs near Ellensburg. The closest is University of Washington-Seattle Campus in Seattle, WA (93.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Washington-Seattle Campus (93.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying industrial design roles in Washington?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying industrial design-related roles in Washington are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($189,680), Industrial Engineers ($129,050), Mechanical Engineers ($110,430). Wages for Ellensburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Yakima instead of Ellensburg?

Yakima, WA is 28.2 miles from Ellensburg 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 Ellensburg an affordable place to study industrial design?

Ellensburg’s median household income of $49,888 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ellensburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington 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 Ellensburg

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

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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