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$83K/yr
Average Salary
4 years
Years of Education
Stable
Job Growth
Many
Total Jobs
Design the form, function, and user interaction of physical products — consumer electronics, medical devices, transportation interiors, packaging, furniture. Combine sketching, CAD, prototyping, and design research.
$55K
Starting
$83K
Average
$110K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design
Typically 4 years
Start your career
Entry-level positions and internships
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Field
Arts & Communications
Required Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Time in School
4 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
0%
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Pay range
$55K–$110K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+0%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
—
unavailable
Little or no change
Demand expected to remain steady
Typical duties
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Direct match (27-1021). 0% growth ("little or no change") — outsourcing pressure, but new opportunities in EVs, sustainable products, and medical devices. Median $77,030.