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#1 #1 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY Pratt Institute-Main is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 1,180–1,430 Est. Net Price * $47,326 Median Starting Salary $54,861
#2 #2 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland, OH Cleveland Institute of Art is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 690 applications every... Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,080–1,300 Est. Net Price * $33,395 Median Starting Salary $53,445
#3 #3 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Milwaukee, WI Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $25,472 Median Starting Salary $53,551
#4 #4 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Auburn University Auburn, AL Auburn University is a highly selective school. They receive approximately 45,700 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Est. Net Price * $25,271 Median Starting Salary $52,391
#5 #5 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. The New School New York, NY The New School is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 9,520 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 56 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Est. Net Price * $55,480 Median Starting Salary $49,833
#6 #6 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC North Carolina State University at Raleigh is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,300–1,460 Est. Net Price * $14,852 Median Starting Salary $50,266
#7 #7 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. The University of the Arts Philadelphia, PA Generally, The University of the Arts is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,170 Est. Net Price * $42,467 Median Starting Salary $58,523
#8 #8 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Generally, Rochester Institute of Technology is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 1,290–1,460 Est. Net Price * $39,600 Median Starting Salary $50,983
#9 #9 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Clemson University Clemson, SC Clemson University is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 84 SAT Score 1,260–1,420 Est. Net Price * $24,577 Median Starting Salary $52,492
#10 #10 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 75 SAT Score 1,380–1,550 Est. Net Price * $17,402 Median Starting Salary $47,561
#11 #11 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $15,310 Median Starting Salary $53,889
#12 #12 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico San Juan, PR In general, Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 850–970 Est. Net Price * $5,241 Median Starting Salary $49,428
#13 #13 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA Generally, Thomas Jefferson University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Est. Net Price * $28,110 Median Starting Salary $49,348
#14 #14 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL the University of Illinois Chicago is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Est. Net Price * $10,384 Median Starting Salary $48,408
#15 #15 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. University of Houston Houston, TX Overall, the University of Houston is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,160–1,340 Est. Net Price * $14,056 Median Starting Salary $46,980
#16 #16 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Kansas City Art Institute Kansas City, MO Kansas City Art Institute is a fairly selective school. The school receives approximately 1,000 applications... Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $29,373 Median Starting Salary $54,644
#17 #17 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. California College of the Arts San Francisco, CA In general, California College of the Arts is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 940–1,220 Est. Net Price * $47,862 Median Starting Salary $51,893
#18 #18 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles, CA Generally, Otis College of Art and Design is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,120–1,360 Est. Net Price * $48,198 Median Starting Salary $50,774
#19 #19 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MA Generally, Wentworth Institute of Technology is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Est. Net Price * $37,901 Median Starting Salary $53,425
#20 #20 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL In general, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 1,330–1,510 Est. Net Price * $14,544 Median Starting Salary $49,926
#21 #21 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Cedarville University Cedarville, OH Overall, Cedarville University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,140–1,360 Est. Net Price * $25,462 Median Starting Salary $55,140
#22 #22 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Generally, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 68 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Est. Net Price * $20,149 Median Starting Salary $50,839
#23 #23 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA Overall, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Est. Net Price * $19,301 Median Starting Salary $54,385
#24 #24 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Appalachian State University Boone, NC Appalachian State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,090–1,280 Est. Net Price * $13,084 Median Starting Salary $52,251
#25 #25 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI the University of Wisconsin-Stout is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $15,510 Median Starting Salary $54,556
#26 #26 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN Generally, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,290–1,450 Est. Net Price * $16,018 Median Starting Salary $52,752
#27 #27 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Columbus College of Art and Design Columbus, OH Generally, Columbus College of Art and Design is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 970–1,190 Est. Net Price * $29,238 Median Starting Salary $55,105
#28 #28 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT the University of Utah is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Est. Net Price * $12,399 Median Starting Salary $47,760
#29 #29 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Massachusetts College of Art and Design Boston, MA In general, Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 990–1,180 Est. Net Price * $23,737 Median Starting Salary $57,230
#30 #30 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Newschool of Architecture and Design San Diego, CA Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $50,126 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#31 #31 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University Campus Immersion is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $14,808 Median Starting Salary $46,880
#32 #32 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA California State University-Long Beach is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Est. Net Price * $9,346 Median Starting Salary $47,348
#33 #33 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN Purdue University-Main Campus is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,230–1,480 Est. Net Price * $12,576 Median Starting Salary $52,910
#34 #34 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA San Francisco State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $13,267 Median Starting Salary $48,785
#35 #35 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Syracuse University is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 41,000 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,280–1,430 Est. Net Price * $43,651 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#36 #36 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,340–1,450 Est. Net Price * $19,582 Median Starting Salary $50,468
#37 #37 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Walla Walla University College Place, WA In general, Walla Walla University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 980–1,250 Est. Net Price * $25,314 Median Starting Salary $53,957
#38 #38 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Drexel University Philadelphia, PA Drexel University is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 37,000 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,240–1,430 Est. Net Price * $39,267 Median Starting Salary $48,896
#39 #39 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA the University of Washington-Seattle Campus is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,230–1,460 Est. Net Price * $10,603 Median Starting Salary $46,430
#40 #40 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Brigham Young University Provo, UT Generally, Brigham Young University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,280–1,440 Est. Net Price * $13,521 Median Starting Salary $48,720
#41 #41 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ New Jersey Institute of Technology is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,200–1,460 Est. Net Price * $17,762 Median Starting Salary $44,986
#42 #42 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO Metropolitan State University of Denver is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 910–1,140 Est. Net Price * $14,805 Median Starting Salary $50,234
#43 #43 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Western Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Est. Net Price * $20,030 Median Starting Salary $51,761
#44 #44 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore, MD Maryland Institute College of Art is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,340 Est. Net Price * $43,545 Median Starting Salary $56,250
#45 #45 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Los Angeles, CA Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $42,984 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#46 #46 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA Lebanon Valley College is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,130–1,290 Est. Net Price * $26,743 Median Starting Salary $57,106
#47 #47 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $23,030 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#48 #48 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Montclair State University Montclair, NJ Generally, Montclair State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 950–1,200 Est. Net Price * $13,742 Median Starting Salary $51,062
#49 #49 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Minneapolis College of Art and Design Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis College of Art and Design is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Est. Net Price * $28,443 Median Starting Salary $52,887
#50 #50 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Western Washington University is a non selective school. They receive approximately 11,900 applications each... Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,150–1,350 Est. Net Price * $21,105 Median Starting Salary $50,914
#51 #51 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. San Jose State University San Jose, CA San Jose State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,219 Median Starting Salary $47,452
#52 #52 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI Lawrence Technological University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $32,641 Median Starting Salary $50,637
#53 #53 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Kean University Union, NJ Kean University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 900–1,170 Est. Net Price * $10,747 Median Starting Salary $51,659
#54 #54 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI In general, Ferris State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 920–1,150 Est. Net Price * $13,978 Median Starting Salary $50,925
#55 #55 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Paier College Bridgeport, CT Paier College is a non selective school. They receive about 110 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 740–880 Est. Net Price * $29,425 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#56 #56 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT Generally, the University of Bridgeport is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 940–1,160 Est. Net Price * $28,470 Median Starting Salary $50,697
#57 #57 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. University of Advancing Technology Tempe, AZ the University of Advancing Technology is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 950–1,180 Est. Net Price * $20,164 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#58 #58 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,020–1,190 Est. Net Price * $13,036 Median Starting Salary $49,335
#59 #59 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $20,900 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#60 #60 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S. Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Gurabo Campus Gurabo, PR Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Gurabo Campus is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 740–980 Est. Net Price * $6,577 Median Starting Salary $45,804
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About Industrial and Product Design

A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via the creation of effective forms, shapes, and packaging for manufactured products. Includes instruction in designing in a wide variety of plastic and digital media, prototype construction, design development and refinement, principles of cost saving, and product structure and performance criteria relevant to aesthetic design parameters.

While Industrial and Product Design has degrees up to the Masters degree, the majority of students study towards a Bachelors degree. Students major in Industrial and Product Design all around the US, though the major at the Bachelors degree level has the most graduates in New York. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Industrial and Product Design is $45,300.

Popularity of Industrial and Product Design Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Some top jobs related to Industrial and Product Design, include Commercial and Industrial Designers and Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary, both of which have many employment opportunities. Yet there are careers that pay more, like Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary. the most available position for Industrial and Product Design majors is Graphic Designers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Industrial and Product Design majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Industrial and Product Design majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,425

Female Students

694 (48%)

Male Students

731 (51%)

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Industrial and Product Design

#1 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S.

50%

55

1,180–1,430

$47,326

$54,861

#2 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S.

70%

11

1,080–1,300

$33,395

$53,445

#3 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S.

64%

14

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$25,472

$53,551

#4 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S.

44%

47

1,190–1,380

$25,271

$52,391

#5 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S.

57%

56

1,170–1,370

$55,480

$49,833

#6 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S.

47%

17

1,300–1,460

$14,852

$50,266

#7 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S.

80%

2

930–1,170

$42,467

$58,523

#8 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S.

67%

46

1,290–1,460

$39,600

$50,983

#9 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S.

43%

84

1,260–1,420

$24,577

$52,492

#10 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S.

17%

75

1,380–1,550

$17,402

$47,561

#11 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S.

90%

57

1,090–1,320

$15,310

$53,889

#12 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S.

100%

3

850–970

$5,241

$49,428

#13 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S.

89%

18

1,150–1,360

$28,110

$49,348

#14 Best College for Industrial and Product Design in the U.S.