2026 Best Interior Architecture Schools
Looking for the best Interior Architecture programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 51 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor reviewed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Interior Architecture Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
University Of Nebraska Lincoln earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public school based in Lincoln, NE. University Of Nebraska Lincoln posts a six-year graduation rate of 67%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,434, while out-of-state students pay about $28,584. Students borrow a median of $26,876 to complete their Interior Architecture program here. See the full University Of Nebraska Lincoln profile
You'll be in good company at Drexel University, which ranked #2 this year. Drexel University is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. Drexel University posts a six-year graduation rate of 78%. In-state tuition and fees average $62,412. Students borrow a median of $28,838 to complete their Interior Architecture program here. Read the full report on Drexel University
Out of the 51 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Auburn University landed the #3 spot. Set in Auburn, AL, Auburn University is a public institution. Auburn University graduates 82% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,890, compared with $34,922 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,803 to complete their Interior Architecture program here. More on Auburn University
A rank of #4 makes Mississippi State University one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Mississippi State, MS, Mississippi State University is a public institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,202, while out-of-state students pay about $27,637. Students borrow a median of $22,254 to complete their Interior Architecture program here. Read the full report on Mississippi State University
The strong Interior Architecture programs at California State Polytechnic University Pomona earned it the #5 place in the United States. Based in Pomona, CA, California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a public institution. California State Polytechnic University Pomona graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $7,781, while out-of-state students pay about $20,381. The median Interior Architecture program debt is $17,226. See the full California State Polytechnic University Pomona profile
The University Of Tennessee placed #6 among Interior Architecture schools in the United States. Set in Knoxville, TN, The University Of Tennessee is a public institution. About 74% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,812, compared with $33,256 for out-of-state students. The University Of Tennessee Interior Architecture students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Get the full The University Of Tennessee report
Marywood University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Interior Architecture schools. Marywood University is a private not-for-profit school based in Scranton, PA. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $41,420 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $27,744 in student loans. More on Marywood University
Boston Architectural College placed #8 among Interior Architecture schools in the United States. Set in Boston, MA, Boston Architectural College is a private not-for-profit institution. Boston Architectural College graduates 32% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $27,470. Students borrow a median of $53,192 to complete their Interior Architecture program here. Read the full report on Boston Architectural College
Miami University Oxford came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Miami University Oxford is a public school based in Oxford, OH. Miami University Oxford posts a six-year graduation rate of 80%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,519, compared with $38,965 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,177 to complete their Interior Architecture program here. Read more about Miami University Oxford
University Of Houston landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Based in Houston, TX, University Of Houston is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. Students from in state pay about $9,717 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,547. The median Interior Architecture program debt is $21,255. More on University Of Houston
Woodbury University landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. Set in Burbank, CA, Woodbury University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $47,056 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $30,996 to complete their Interior Architecture program here. Read the full report on Woodbury University
Kansas State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Interior Architecture schools. This public school is set in Manhattan, KS. About 71% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,221 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,568. Typical Interior Architecture student debt is $23,546. See the full Kansas State University profile
University Of Oregon ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Interior Architecture schools. Set in Eugene, OR, University Of Oregon is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. Students from in state pay about $15,320 in tuition and fees, compared with $42,516 for out-of-state students. The median Interior Architecture program debt is $22,034. Read more about University Of Oregon
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College placed #14 among Interior Architecture schools in the United States. This public school is set in Baton Rouge, LA. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College graduates 66% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,954, compared with $28,631 for out-of-state students. Typical Interior Architecture student debt is $17,750. Read more about Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College
Utah State University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Set in Logan, UT, Utah State University is a public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $8,560 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,993 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,191 to complete their Interior Architecture program here. More on Utah State University
Louisiana Tech University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Interior Architecture schools. Located in Ruston, LA, Louisiana Tech University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. Students from in state pay about $10,125 in tuition and fees, compared with $16,866 for out-of-state students. Typical Interior Architecture student debt is $23,846. Get the full Louisiana Tech University report
Bowling Green State University Main Campus placed #18 among Interior Architecture schools in the United States. Set in Bowling Green, OH, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. Students from in state pay about $13,912 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,900. The median Interior Architecture program debt is $27,000. See the full Bowling Green State University Main Campus profile
Lawrence Technological University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Interior Architecture schools. Based in Southfield, MI, Lawrence Technological University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $44,760. The median Interior Architecture program debt is $27,799. Get the full Lawrence Technological University report
Syracuse University came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Based in Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Students from in state pay about $65,528 in tuition and fees. Syracuse University Interior Architecture students take on a median of $26,130 in debt. More on Syracuse University
University Of Louisiana Lafayette ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Interior Architecture schools. This public school is set in Lafayette, LA. About 53% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,418 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,146. Typical Interior Architecture student debt is $24,373. Read the full report on University Of Louisiana Lafayette
University Of Idaho came in at #22 in this year's ranking. University Of Idaho is a public school based in Moscow, ID. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,084, with out-of-state students paying around $28,320. The median Interior Architecture program debt is $23,844. Read the full report on University Of Idaho
Arizona State University placed #23 among Interior Architecture schools in the United States. This public school is set in Tempe, AZ. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. The median Interior Architecture program debt is $21,842. Read the full report on Arizona State University
The University Of Texas At San Antonio landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Based in San Antonio, TX, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public institution. The University Of Texas At San Antonio posts a six-year graduation rate of 53%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,326, while out-of-state students pay about $22,249. The median Interior Architecture program debt is $30,525. Get the full The University Of Texas At San Antonio report
Chatham University placed #24 among Interior Architecture schools in the United States. Get the full Chatham University report
Mount Mary College placed #25 among Interior Architecture schools in the United States. Read more about Mount Mary College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Interior Architecture Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Interior Architecture schools. Read the full report on School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago
Thomas Jefferson University placed #27 among Interior Architecture schools in the United States. More on Thomas Jefferson University
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro placed #28 among Interior Architecture schools in the United States. Read more about University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Interior Architecture schools. See the full University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth profile
Manchester Community College Nh did well this year, earning the #30 position. More on Manchester Community College Nh
University Of North Alabama placed #31 among Interior Architecture schools in the United States. Get the full University Of North Alabama report
University Of North Texas landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of North Texas
Onondaga Community College came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Get the full Onondaga Community College report
University Of Nevada Las Vegas placed #34 among Interior Architecture schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Nevada Las Vegas
Milwaukee Institute Of Art And Design did well this year, earning the #35 position. See the full Milwaukee Institute Of Art And Design profile
La Roche College
La Roche College placed #36 among Interior Architecture schools in the United States. See the full La Roche College profile
Indiana State University placed #37 among Interior Architecture schools in the United States. Read more about Indiana State University
Concordia University Wisconsin came in at #38 in this year's ranking. See the full Concordia University Wisconsin profile
California College Of The Arts landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. See the full California College Of The Arts profile
Suffolk University landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Suffolk University
Anderson University Sc ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Interior Architecture schools. Read more about Anderson University Sc
Ball State University landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Ball State University report
Colorado State University Fort Collins came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Read more about Colorado State University Fort Collins
University Of Kansas landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. More on University Of Kansas
University Of Southern Mississippi landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Southern Mississippi
Indiana University Bloomington came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Read more about Indiana University Bloomington
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus report
Oakland Community College placed #48 among Interior Architecture schools in the United States. See the full Oakland Community College profile
University Of Maryland College Park ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Interior Architecture schools. See the full University Of Maryland College Park profile
Interior Designers Institute ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Interior Architecture schools. Read the full report on Interior Designers Institute
Best Interior Architecture Schools by Degree Level
Compare rankings by degree level:
- Best Interior Architecture Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Interior Architecture Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Interior Architecture Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Interior Architecture Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Interior Architecture Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Interior Architecture Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Interior Architecture Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 51 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).