Interior Design Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 236 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Interior Design. This degree is more popular with female students, and about31% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.7% of Interior Design graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Interior Design Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,651 people earned theirInterior Design majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Interior Design at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 363 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,508 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 2,775 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,005 |
Earnings of Interior Design Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Interior Design of $41,389 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,054 |
| 4 years | $41,389 |
| 5 years | $46,982 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Interior Design students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Interior Design. About 91.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 239 |
| Women | 2,536 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Interior Design graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,749 | 63.0% |
| Asian | 135 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 435 | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 125 | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 102 | 3.7% |
| Race Unknown | 61 | 2.2% |
| International Students | 159 | 5.7% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.7% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Interior Design Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 265 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Interior Design students seeking a bachelor's degree is New York School of Interior Design. This school awarded 162 bachelor's degrees in Interior Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pratt Institute-Main comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Interior Design. This school awarded 129 bachelor's degrees in Interior Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Seminole State College of Florida is a popular choice for Interior Design majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their bachelor's degree in Interior Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fashion Institute of Technology comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Interior Design. This school awarded 109 bachelor's degrees in Interior Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The New School comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Interior Design. This school awarded 98 bachelor's degrees in Interior Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Monica College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Interior Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their bachelor's degree in Interior Design from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Interior Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chattahoochee Technical College is a popular choice for Interior Design majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their bachelor's degree in Interior Design from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Interior Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson County Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Interior Design. This school awarded 76 bachelor's degrees in Interior Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Interior Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in Interior Design from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Interior Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Collin County Community College District is a popular choice for Interior Design majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their bachelor's degree in Interior Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Century College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Interior Design. This school awarded 67 bachelor's degrees in Interior Design in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Interior Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saddleback College is a popular choice for Interior Design majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 66 bachelor's degrees in Interior Design in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Interior Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University is a popular choice for Interior Design majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 62 bachelor's degrees in Interior Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Interior Design. This school awarded 62 bachelor's degrees in Interior Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ensign College is a popular choice for Interior Design majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in Interior Design from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Interior Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gwinnett Technical College is a popular choice for Interior Design majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in Interior Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Southern University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Interior Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in Interior Design from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Interior Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kirkwood Community College is a popular choice for Interior Design majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 54 bachelor's degrees in Interior Design in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Interior Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Interior Design. This school awarded 53 bachelor's degrees in Interior Design in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Interior Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Interior Design. This school awarded 52 bachelor's degrees in Interior Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Interior Design that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Graphic Design | 10,676 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 6,186 |
| Illustration | 3,192 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 3,186 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 2,987 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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