Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Industrial Design schools including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
| Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island School of Design | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,452) | ✔ ($6,050) |
| 2 | Art Center College of Design | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 3 | Carnegie Mellon University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (3,587) | ✔ ($6,486) |
| 4 | Cranbrook Academy of Art | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ (85) | ✔ |
| 5 | California College of the Arts | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (732) | ✔ ($6,790) |
| 5 | Pratt Institute-Main | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,862) | ✔ ($4,808) |
| 7 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (15,082) | ✔ |
| 8 | Rochester Institute of Technology | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (6,875) | ✔ ($7,000) |
| 8 | School of Visual Arts | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,188) | ✔ |
| 10 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,032) | ✔ ($2,650) |
| 10 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (15,648) | ✔ |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Industrial Design schools including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Rank | Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island School of Design | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 2 | Art Center College of Design | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 3 | Carnegie Mellon University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 4 | Cranbrook Academy of Art | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 5 | California College of the Arts | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 5 | Pratt Institute-Main | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 7 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 8 | Rochester Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 8 | School of Visual Arts | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 10 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 10 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Industrial Design schools. Among 11 best Industrial Design schools, 5 schools are NAA members, and 5 schools are NCAA members.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island School of Design | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| 2 | Art Center College of Design | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| 3 | Carnegie Mellon University | NAA, NCAA | University Athletic Association | University Athletic Association | - | 8 athletic programs |
| 4 | Cranbrook Academy of Art | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| 5 | California College of the Arts | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| 5 | Pratt Institute-Main | NAA, NCAA | - | - | 6 athletic programs | |
| 7 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 21 athletic programs |
| 8 | Rochester Institute of Technology | NAA, NCAA | - | Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association | Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association | 14 athletic programs |
| 8 | School of Visual Arts | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| 10 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| 10 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 12 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best Industrial Design schools including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Rank | Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island School of Design | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 2 | Art Center College of Design | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 3 | Carnegie Mellon University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 4 | Cranbrook Academy of Art | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 5 | California College of the Arts | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 5 | Pratt Institute-Main | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 7 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 8 | Rochester Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 8 | School of Visual Arts | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 10 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 10 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
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