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Associate Degree in Interior Design

Associate Degrees in Interior Design

1,385 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
An associate degree in interior design is offered at 134 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 36% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 3.7% of interior design graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Interior Design Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,385 people earned their associate degree in interior design. This makes it the 83rd most popular associate degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in interior design at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,824
Associate Degree 1,385
Basic Certificate 744
Undergraduate Certificate 423
Master’s Degree 249

Earnings of Interior Design Majors With Associate Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for interior design majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for interior design majors who have their associate degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in interior design. About 92.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 107
Women 1,278
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The racial-ethnic distribution of interior design associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 82
Black or African American 62
Hispanic or Latino 312
White 793
International Students 51
Other Races/Ethnicities 85
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There are 134 colleges that offer an associate degree in interior design. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Fashion Institute of Technology

New York, New York
69 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fashion Institute of Technology tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for interior design majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,542 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their associate degree in interior design from FIT SUNY. About 83% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, Wisconsin
47 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fox Valley Technical College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in interior design. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in interior design from FVTC. About 94% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

The New School

New York, New York
42 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for interior design majors who are seeking their associate degree is The New School. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,702 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in interior design from New School University. About 96% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

39 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Seminole State College of Florida is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in interior design. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in interior design from Seminole State. Of these students, 98% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Interior Designers Institute

Newport Beach, California
38 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Interior Designers Institute comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in interior design. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in interior design from Interior Designers Institute. About 100% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, Virginia
33 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northern Virginia Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in interior design. Each year, around 52,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in interior design from Northern Virginia Community College. About 86% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale, Arizona
31 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Scottsdale Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in interior design. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in interior design from Scottsdale Community College. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.

#8

Bellevue College

Bellevue, Washington
29 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bellevue College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in interior design. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in interior design from BC. About 91% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Pellissippi State Community College

Knoxville, Tennessee
29 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pellissippi State Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in interior design. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in interior design from Pellissippi State Community College. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

#8

Portland Community College

Portland, Oregon
29 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Portland Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in interior design. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in interior design from Portland Community College. About 88% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

29 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for interior design majors who are seeking their associate degree is FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,725 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $42,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in interior design from FIDM Los Angeles. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, Florida
26 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Palm Beach State College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in interior design. Roughly 26,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in interior design from Palm Beach State College. About 96% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Metropolitan Community College

Omaha, Nebraska
25 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for interior design majors who are seeking their associate degree is Metropolitan Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in interior design from MCC. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#13

LDS Business College

Salt Lake City, Utah
25 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

LDS Business College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in interior design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in interior design from LDS Business College. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#15

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, Wisconsin
24 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Madison Area Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in interior design. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,386 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in interior design from Madison College. About 100% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

West Valley College

Saratoga, California
24 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

West Valley College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in interior design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in interior design from West Valley College. About 100% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

New York School of Interior Design

New York, New York
23 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York School of Interior Design is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in interior design. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in interior design from NYSID. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#18

Tidewater Community College

Norfolk, Virginia
22 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tidewater Community College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in interior design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in interior design from Tidewater Community College. Of these students, 100% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, Iowa
22 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for interior design majors who are seeking their associate degree is Kirkwood Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in interior design from Kirkwood Community College. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#20

Arapahoe Community College

Littleton, Colorado
21 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arapahoe Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in interior design. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in interior design from Arapahoe Community College. About 92% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to interior design that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Graphic Design 1,885
Commercial & Advertising Art 1,420
Visual Communications 962
Fashion Design 862
Game & Interactive Media Design 454

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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