2026 Best Interior Architecture Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Interior Architecture bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 51 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to compile 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Our analysis found University Of Nebraska Lincoln to be the best Interior Architecture school 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 run about $10,434, while out-of-state students pay about $28,584. The median Interior Architecture program debt is $26,876. Get the full University Of Nebraska Lincoln report
Auburn University came in at #2 on this year's Interior Architecture ranking in the United States. Set in Auburn, AL, Auburn University is a public institution. About 82% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,890 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $34,922. Typical Interior Architecture student debt is $22,803. Read more about Auburn University
A rank of #3 makes Mississippi State University one of the top choices in the United States. This public school is set in Mississippi State, MS. Mississippi State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 67%. Students from in state pay about $10,202 in tuition and fees, compared with $27,637 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,254 to complete their Interior Architecture program here. More on Mississippi State University
Out of the 51 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Marywood University landed the #4 spot. Located in Scranton, PA, Marywood University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,420. Students borrow a median of $27,744 to complete their Interior Architecture program here. See the full Marywood University profile
The strong Interior Architecture programs at The University Of Tennessee earned it the #5 place in the United States. Located in Knoxville, TN, The University Of Tennessee is a public institution. The University Of Tennessee graduates 74% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,812, compared with $33,256 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about The University Of Tennessee
Miami University Oxford came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Set in Oxford, OH, Miami University Oxford is a public institution. Miami University Oxford posts a six-year graduation rate of 80%. Students from in state pay about $17,519 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $38,965. Typical Interior Architecture student debt is $24,177. Read the full report on Miami University Oxford
University Of Houston placed #7 among Interior Architecture schools in the United States. Set in Houston, TX, University Of Houston is a public institution. University Of Houston graduates 65% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,717, with out-of-state students paying around $22,547. Graduates carry a median of $21,255 in student loans. See the full University Of Houston profile
Boston Architectural College landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Located in Boston, MA, Boston Architectural College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 32%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $27,470. Boston Architectural College Interior Architecture students take on a median of $53,192 in debt. Get the full Boston Architectural College report
Woodbury University landed the #9 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. In-state tuition and fees average $47,056. The median Interior Architecture program debt is $30,996. More on Woodbury University
University Of Oregon placed #10 among Interior Architecture schools in the United States. Based in Eugene, OR, University Of Oregon is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,320, with out-of-state students paying around $42,516. Typical Interior Architecture student debt is $22,034. Read more about University Of Oregon
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College did well this year, earning the #11 position. Set in Baton Rouge, LA, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a public institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,954, compared with $28,631 for out-of-state students. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College Interior Architecture students take on a median of $17,750 in debt. Get the full Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College report
Utah State University placed #12 among Interior Architecture schools in the United States. Set in Logan, UT, Utah State University is a public institution. Utah State University graduates 57% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,560, while out-of-state students pay about $24,993. Students borrow a median of $16,191 to complete their Interior Architecture program here. Get the full Utah State University report
Louisiana Tech University did well this year, earning the #13 position. Located in Ruston, LA, Louisiana Tech University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,125, while out-of-state students pay about $16,866. Typical Interior Architecture student debt is $23,846. Read more about Louisiana Tech University
Bowling Green State University Main Campus ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Interior Architecture schools. This public school is set in Bowling Green, OH. Bowling Green State University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 61%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,912, with out-of-state students paying around $21,900. Typical Interior Architecture student debt is $27,000. Read the full report on Bowling Green State University Main Campus
Lawrence Technological University landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Located in Southfield, MI, Lawrence Technological University is a private not-for-profit institution. Lawrence Technological University posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. In-state tuition and fees average $44,760. Lawrence Technological University Interior Architecture students take on a median of $27,799 in debt. Get the full Lawrence Technological University report
Syracuse University landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Based in Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution. Syracuse University graduates 84% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,528. Syracuse University Interior Architecture students take on a median of $26,130 in debt. More on Syracuse University
University Of Louisiana Lafayette did well this year, earning the #17 position. This public school is set in Lafayette, LA. University Of Louisiana Lafayette graduates 53% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,418, compared with $24,146 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,373 to complete their Interior Architecture program here. Get the full University Of Louisiana Lafayette report
University Of Idaho did well this year, earning the #18 position. This public school is set in Moscow, ID. University Of Idaho graduates 57% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,084, while out-of-state students pay about $28,320. The median Interior Architecture program debt is $23,844. See the full University Of Idaho profile
The University Of Texas At San Antonio placed #19 among Interior Architecture schools in the United States. The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public school based in San Antonio, TX. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $9,326 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,249 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $30,525 in student loans. Read more about The University Of Texas At San Antonio
Kansas State University did well this year, earning the #20 position. Read the full report on Kansas State University
Manchester Community College Nh landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Manchester Community College Nh report
Oakland Community College did well this year, earning the #22 position. Get the full Oakland Community College report
University Of Nevada Las Vegas did well this year, earning the #23 position. See the full University Of Nevada Las Vegas profile
Indiana University Bloomington ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Interior Architecture schools. Read more about Indiana University Bloomington
Colorado State University Fort Collins came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Read more about Colorado State University Fort Collins
Rest of the Top 50 Best Interior Architecture Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Interior Designers Institute came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Read more about Interior Designers Institute
Onondaga Community College came in at #27 in this year's ranking. More on Onondaga Community College
University Of Kansas did well this year, earning the #28 position. Read the full report on University Of Kansas
University Of North Texas came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of North Texas report
Anderson University Sc came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Read more about Anderson University Sc
University Of North Alabama placed #31 among Interior Architecture schools in the United States. See the full University Of North Alabama profile
La Roche College
La Roche College did well this year, earning the #32 position. Read the full report on La Roche College
Chatham University ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Interior Architecture schools. Read the full report on Chatham University
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. More on University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
Arizona State University landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Arizona State University
Milwaukee Institute Of Art And Design did well this year, earning the #36 position. See the full Milwaukee Institute Of Art And Design profile
Mount Mary College landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. See the full Mount Mary College profile
Ball State University landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Ball State University
University Of Maryland College Park came in at #39 in this year's ranking. More on University Of Maryland College Park
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Indiana State University landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Indiana State University report
Drexel University ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Interior Architecture schools. Read the full report on Drexel University
Suffolk University placed #43 among Interior Architecture schools in the United States. Read more about Suffolk University
California State University Sacramento did well this year, earning the #44 position. Get the full California State University Sacramento report
University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth profile
School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago did well this year, earning the #46 position. See the full School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago profile
California College Of The Arts ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Interior Architecture schools. Read more about California College Of The Arts
California State Polytechnic University Pomona placed #48 among Interior Architecture schools in the United States. See the full California State Polytechnic University Pomona profile
University Of Southern Mississippi came in at #49 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Southern Mississippi
Thomas Jefferson University came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Read more about Thomas Jefferson University
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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).