Best Industrial Design Schools Near Clarksburg, WV (2026)

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

Clarksburg, West Virginia has 1 accredited school offering industrial design programs. Clarksburg has a population of about 15,829. Median household income is $46,859 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In West Virginia, the top-earning industrial design-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $149,430 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Industrial Design Schools to Clarksburg

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

Industrial Design Wages Near Clarksburg

Occupation Median Annual Wage (West Virginia, statewide)
Commercial and Industrial Designers $73,030
Industrial Engineers $108,360
Graphic Designers $40,350
Mechanical Drafters $65,100
Interior Designers $49,800
Architectural and Engineering Managers $149,430
Set and Exhibit Designers N/A
Mechanical Engineers $97,390

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.

Clarksburg at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 15,829 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $46,859 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 24.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited industrial design schools are near Clarksburg, WV?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering industrial design programs near Clarksburg. The closest is Community College of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh, PA (82.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Community College of Allegheny County (82.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying industrial design roles in West Virginia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying industrial design-related roles in West Virginia are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($149,430), Industrial Engineers ($108,360), Mechanical Engineers ($97,390). Wages for Clarksburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Fairmont instead of Clarksburg?

Fairmont, WV is 16.1 miles from Clarksburg 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 Clarksburg an affordable place to study industrial design?

Clarksburg’s median household income of $46,859 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Clarksburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and West Virginia 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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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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