2026 Best Value Interior Architecture Schools
Looking for the best-value Interior Architecture programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 51 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor evaluated schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Interior Architecture Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
California State Polytechnic University Pomona tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Interior Architecture programs schools in the United States. California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a public school based in Pomona, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $7,781, compared with $20,381 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $17,226 in student loans. California State Polytechnic University Pomona alumni report median earnings of $71,902 a decade after entry. Set against $17,226 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 75% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about California State Polytechnic University Pomona
You'll get strong value at University Of Nebraska Lincoln, which ranked #2 this year. Based in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,434, with out-of-state students paying around $28,584. Graduates carry a median of $26,876 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $56,887 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%. Read the full report on University Of Nebraska Lincoln
A rank of #3 makes Mississippi State University one of the best values in the United States. Mississippi State University is a public school based in Mississippi State, MS. In-state tuition and fees average $10,202, with out-of-state students paying around $27,637. Graduates carry a median of $22,254 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $51,513. Set against $22,254 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Mississippi State University report
A rank of #4 makes University Of Houston one of the best values in the United States. Based in Houston, TX, University Of Houston is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,717 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,547. Students borrow a median of $21,255 to complete their Interior Architecture program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $62,377. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Houston admits about 74% of applicants. Get the full University Of Houston report
You'll get strong value at Marywood University, which ranked #5 this year. Located in Scranton, PA, Marywood University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,420. Marywood University Interior Architecture students take on a median of $27,744 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,817. That is a strong return on a $27,744 median debt. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Marywood University
Boston Architectural College offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boston, MA. In-state tuition and fees run about $27,470. The median Interior Architecture program debt is $53,192. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $62,123. Set against $53,192 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Boston Architectural College
Drexel University placed #7 among the best-value Interior Architecture schools in the United States. Located in Philadelphia, PA, Drexel University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $62,412 in tuition and fees. Typical Interior Architecture student debt is $28,838. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $84,648. That is a strong return on a $28,838 median debt. The acceptance rate is 79%. See the full Drexel University profile
Kansas State University offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. Set in Manhattan, KS, Kansas State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,221 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,568. Kansas State University Interior Architecture students take on a median of $23,546 in debt. Kansas State University alumni report median earnings of $57,262 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Kansas State University admits about 82% of applicants. Read the full report on Kansas State University
Auburn University offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. Based in Auburn, AL, Auburn University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,890, compared with $34,922 for out-of-state students. Typical Interior Architecture student debt is $22,803. Median earnings reach $65,337 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $22,803 median debt. About 46% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Auburn University report
Louisiana Tech University offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Louisiana Tech University is a public school based in Ruston, LA. In-state tuition and fees average $10,125, while out-of-state students pay about $16,866. Graduates carry a median of $23,846 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $52,279. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%. Read the full report on Louisiana Tech University
The University Of Tennessee came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Based in Knoxville, TN, The University Of Tennessee is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $60,249. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 42% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full The University Of Tennessee report
Utah State University landed the #13 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Logan, UT, Utah State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,560, with out-of-state students paying around $24,993. Graduates carry a median of $16,191 in student loans. Median earnings reach $54,022 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 92%. See the full Utah State University profile
Bowling Green State University Main Campus placed #14 among the best-value Interior Architecture schools in the United States. Based in Bowling Green, OH, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,912, compared with $21,900 for out-of-state students. Bowling Green State University Main Campus Interior Architecture students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Median earnings reach $47,896 ten years out. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Bowling Green State University Main Campus
Miami University Oxford placed #15 among the best-value Interior Architecture schools in the United States. Miami University Oxford is a public school based in Oxford, OH. In-state tuition and fees average $17,519, compared with $38,965 for out-of-state students. Miami University Oxford Interior Architecture students take on a median of $24,177 in debt. Miami University Oxford alumni report median earnings of $55,076 a decade after entry. Set against $24,177 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted. See the full Miami University Oxford profile
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College placed #16 among the best-value Interior Architecture schools in the United States. Located in Baton Rouge, LA, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,954, while out-of-state students pay about $28,631. Typical Interior Architecture student debt is $17,750. Graduates go on to earn a median of $61,251 ten years after entry. Set against $17,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College has an acceptance rate of 73%. Read more about Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College
University Of Oregon ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Interior Architecture schools. Based in Eugene, OR, University Of Oregon is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,320, while out-of-state students pay about $42,516. The median Interior Architecture program debt is $22,034. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $61,324. That is a strong return on a $22,034 median debt. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of Oregon
University Of Louisiana Lafayette ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Interior Architecture schools. This public school is set in Lafayette, LA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,418, compared with $24,146 for out-of-state students. University Of Louisiana Lafayette Interior Architecture students take on a median of $24,373 in debt. Median earnings reach $47,089 ten years out. Set against $24,373 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted. Get the full University Of Louisiana Lafayette report
Woodbury University offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. Set in Burbank, CA, Woodbury University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,056. Woodbury University Interior Architecture students take on a median of $30,996 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $65,668 ten years after entry. Set against $30,996 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 82% of those who apply are admitted. More on Woodbury University
Arizona State University landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. The median Interior Architecture program debt is $21,842. Graduates go on to earn a median of $62,668 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $21,842 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Arizona State University
University Of Idaho landed the #21 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Moscow, ID, University Of Idaho is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,084 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,320. Typical Interior Architecture student debt is $23,844. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,670 ten years after entry. Set against $23,844 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted. See the full University Of Idaho profile
The University Of Texas At San Antonio ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Interior Architecture schools. Based in San Antonio, TX, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,326, compared with $22,249 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $30,525 in student loans. The University Of Texas At San Antonio alumni report median earnings of $57,131 a decade after entry. Set against $30,525 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted. Get the full The University Of Texas At San Antonio report
Lawrence Technological University placed #23 among the best-value Interior Architecture schools in the United States. Lawrence Technological University is a private not-for-profit school based in Southfield, MI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,760. Students borrow a median of $27,799 to complete their Interior Architecture program here. Median earnings reach $69,151 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $27,799 median debt. The acceptance rate is 56%. Read the full report on Lawrence Technological University
Syracuse University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Interior Architecture schools. Based in Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $65,528. Syracuse University Interior Architecture students take on a median of $26,130 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $79,164 ten years after entry. Set against $26,130 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Syracuse University has an acceptance rate of 46%. Read more about Syracuse University
Suffolk University landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Suffolk University
Indiana State University came in at #25 in this year's value ranking. More on Indiana State University
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Interior Architecture Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Concordia University Wisconsin came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. See the full Concordia University Wisconsin profile
University Of Kansas offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. Get the full University Of Kansas report
School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. See the full School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago profile
University Of North Texas came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of North Texas
Indiana University Bloomington ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Interior Architecture schools. More on Indiana University Bloomington
University Of Maryland College Park landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Maryland College Park
California College Of The Arts offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. More on California College Of The Arts
University Of Southern Mississippi offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. Read more about University Of Southern Mississippi
Mount Mary College landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Mount Mary College profile
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La Roche College came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. Read more about La Roche College
Manchester Community College Nh came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. More on Manchester Community College Nh
Interior Designers Institute ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Interior Architecture schools. Get the full Interior Designers Institute report
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Interior Architecture schools. Get the full University Of North Carolina At Greensboro report
Ball State University landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Ball State University report
Colorado State University Fort Collins landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Colorado State University Fort Collins
Anderson University Sc came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Anderson University Sc
California State University Sacramento placed #42 among the best-value Interior Architecture schools in the United States. Get the full California State University Sacramento report
University Of Washington Seattle Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. Read more about University Of Washington Seattle Campus
University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. Read the full report on University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Chatham University came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Chatham University
Onondaga Community College landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Onondaga Community College report
University Of Nevada Las Vegas ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Interior Architecture schools. More on University Of Nevada Las Vegas
Oakland Community College came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. More on Oakland Community College
University Of North Alabama landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of North Alabama
Milwaukee Institute Of Art And Design landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Milwaukee Institute Of Art And Design
Best Value Interior Architecture Schools by Degree Level
Explore value rankings for a specific degree level:
- Best Value Interior Architecture Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Interior Architecture Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Interior Architecture Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Interior Architecture Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Interior Architecture Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Interior Architecture Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Interior Architecture Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 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).
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