I’ll kick it off with some opinions of my own:
Best US schools for core product design (electronics, consumer goods, general design firm type stuff) as well as specialties like: Transportation, Toys, Footwear
University of Cincinatti- good price, great co-op program, respected
Art Center College of Design- rigorous program, great reputation, good alumni network
Cleveland Institute of Art- relatively cheap, caring faculty, stresses profesionalism, visiting instructors from Detroit.
College for Creative Studies- highly networked into auto industry.
Columbus College of Art and Design- great value for the money program
Academy of Art College- up and coming program
Pratt- In New York, stresses artistic side of design
Best Schools for Theory based grad programs:
Cranbrook
RISD
Anybody got more info on programs, or anything to add about schools outside the US? or schools for Furniture? Throw it down