Interior Design Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Interior Design is offered at 236 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Interior Design. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about20% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 49.3% of Interior Design graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Interior Design Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 5,651 students 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 | 2,775 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,005 |
Earnings of Interior Design Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Interior Design of $41,389 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Interior Design. About 84.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 35 |
| Women | 190 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Interior Design graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70 | 31.1% |
| Asian | 9 | 4.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 2.7% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 1.3% |
| International Students | 111 | 49.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 49.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Interior Design Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 265 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is New York School of Interior Design. This school awarded 162 master's degrees in Interior Design in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Interior Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pratt Institute-Main comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Interior Design. This school awarded 129 master's degrees in Interior Design in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Interior Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Seminole State College of Florida is a popular choice for Interior Design majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 128 master'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.
Fashion Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Interior Design majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 109 master'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 master's degrees in Interior Design. This school awarded 98 master'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 master's degrees in Interior Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their master's degree in Interior Design from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Interior Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chattahoochee Technical College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Interior Design. This school awarded 77 master's degrees in Interior Design in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Interior Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in Interior Design from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Interior Design here go on to 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 master's degrees in Interior Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master'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.
Collin County Community College District is a popular choice for Interior Design majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 70 master'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.
Century College is a popular choice for Interior Design majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 67 master'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.
Saddleback College is a popular choice for Interior Design majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 66 master'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.
Iowa State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Interior Design. This school awarded 62 master's degrees in Interior Design in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Interior Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent is a popular choice for Interior Design majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in Interior Design from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Interior Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ensign College is a popular choice for Interior Design majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master'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.
Gwinnett Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Interior Design. This school awarded 58 master'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.
Georgia Southern University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Interior Design. This school awarded 56 master's degrees in Interior Design in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 54 master'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.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Interior Design majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in Interior Design from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Interior Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University is a popular choice for Interior Design majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 52 master'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 master’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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