The Top 50 Best Interior Design Colleges

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Below is a list of the top  Interior Design Colleges in the U.S.

#1 #1 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY Every year, Pratt Institute-Main grants about 222 degrees to students majoring in Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded  79 SAT Score  1,160–1,400 Median Starting Salary  $54,861

#2 #2 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. New York School of Interior Design New York, NY At New York School of Interior Design, only one major is offered: Interior Design. Typically, 31 students are awarded a degree in Interior Design annually. view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded  31 SAT Score  1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary  $49,907

#3 #3 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Lakewood, CO At Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, the most popular majors students pursue are Illustration, Interior Design, Animation, Interactive Technology, and Video Graphics and Special Effects....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded  85 SAT Score  990–1,160 Median Starting Salary  $51,847

#4 #4 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. The New School New York, NY Each year, The New School awards about 271 degrees to those studying Fashion/Apparel Design, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Fine and Studio Arts Management, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design, and Illustration....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded  75 SAT Score  1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary  $49,833

#5 #5 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and General. In fact, Purdue University-Main Campus awards 792 degrees every year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded  50 SAT Score  1,220–1,490 Median Starting Salary  $52,910

#6 #6 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. Auburn University Auburn, AL At Auburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded  52 SAT Score  1,250–1,400 Median Starting Salary  $52,391

#7 #7 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA Each year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University grants about 610 degrees to those majoring in Management Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Finance, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded  39 SAT Score  1,290–1,450 Median Starting Salary  $54,385

#8 #8 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL At The University of Alabama, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, The University of Alabama awards 547 degrees per year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded  62 SAT Score  1,180–1,400 Median Starting Salary  $52,363

#9 #9 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. Iowa State University Ames, IA Annually, Iowa State University grants about 319 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded  58 SAT Score  1,090–1,330 Median Starting Salary  $53,889

#10 #10 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1433 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded  55 SAT Score  1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary  $46,880

#11 #11 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Every year, Virginia Commonwealth University grants about 510 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health Teacher Education, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded  52 SAT Score  1,020–1,280 Median Starting Salary  $51,475

#12 #12 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK At Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded  49 SAT Score  1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary  $49,731

#13 #13 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities awards 617 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded  31 SAT Score  1,260–1,420 Median Starting Salary  $52,752

#14 #14 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 766 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded  29 SAT Score  1,360–1,480 Median Starting Salary  $54,905

#15 #15 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. Florida State University Tallahassee, FL At Florida State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Florida State University grants 751 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded  28 SAT Score  1,300–1,420 Median Starting Salary  $48,173

#16 #16 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Each year, Northern Arizona University awards about 496 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded  61 SAT Score  990–1,190 Median Starting Salary  $51,140

#17 #17 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX At Texas Christian University, the three most popular college majors students study are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Texas Christian University grants 302 degrees per year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded  28 SAT Score  1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary  $53,217

#18 #18 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Each year, Texas State University awards around 579 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded  87 SAT Score  990–1,210 Median Starting Salary  $50,777

#19 #19 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA At San Francisco State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded  60 SAT Score  930–1,140 Median Starting Salary  $48,785

#20 #20 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH At Kent State University at Kent, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded  41 SAT Score  990–1,220 Median Starting Salary  $52,095

#21 #21 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX At Texas Tech University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded  36 SAT Score  1,110–1,290 Median Starting Salary  $50,509

#22 #22 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Annually, California State University-Long Beach grants around 1336 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded  36 SAT Score  1,030–1,240 Median Starting Salary  $47,348

#23 #23 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 419 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded  34 SAT Score  1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary  $50,839

#24 #24 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded  23 SAT Score  1,330–1,480 Median Starting Salary  $46,390

#25 #25 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. Meredith College Raleigh, NC At Meredith College, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Interior Design. In fact, Meredith College grants 49 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded  23 SAT Score  1,130–1,350 Median Starting Salary  $54,091

#26 #26 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. Belmont University Nashville, TN Annually, Belmont University grants about 211 degrees to students majoring in Music Management, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Music, Other, and Recording Arts Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded  27 SAT Score  1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary  $56,974

#27 #27 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. University of Kentucky Lexington, KY At the University of Kentucky, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 364 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded  30 SAT Score  1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary  $51,969

#28 #28 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI At the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded  37 SAT Score  1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary  $54,393

#29 #29 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. Drexel University Philadelphia, PA At Drexel University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Drexel University awards 333 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded  28 SAT Score  1,250–1,440 Median Starting Salary  $48,896

#30 #30 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. Illinois State University Normal, IL At Illinois State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Elementary Education and Teaching, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded  32 SAT Score  1,010–1,230 Median Starting Salary  $54,988

#31 #31 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. University of North Texas Denton, TX At the University of North Texas, the most popular majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, and General Studies. In fact, the University of North Texas grants 708 degrees every year to Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded  36 SAT Score  990–1,240 Median Starting Salary  $49,621

#32 #32 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. High Point University High Point, NC Each year, High Point University grants about 131 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Communication, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded  27 SAT Score  1,150–1,390 Median Starting Salary  $61,205

#33 #33 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Political Science and Government, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded  19 SAT Score  1,370–1,500 Median Starting Salary  $50,724

#34 #34 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Stout awards around 98 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded  36 SAT Score  1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary  $54,556

#35 #35 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. Baylor University Waco, TX At Baylor University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded  23 SAT Score  1,230–1,420 Median Starting Salary  $53,901

#36 #36 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. Berkeley College Woodland Park, NJ Each year, Berkeley College awards about 69 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded  27 SAT Score  -- Median Starting Salary  $51,847

#37 #37 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded  31 SAT Score  1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary  $49,260

#38 #38 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC Each year, Western Carolina University grants around 292 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded  31 SAT Score  1,030–1,230 Median Starting Salary  $51,418

#39 #39 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. Appalachian State University Boone, NC At Appalachian State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Exercise Physiology, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Appalachian State University awards 405 degrees every year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded  26 SAT Score  1,100–1,280 Median Starting Salary  $52,251

#40 #40 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC Annually, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro grants about 348 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded  31 SAT Score  1,120–1,300 Median Starting Salary  $50,243

#41 #41 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 761 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded  17 SAT Score  1,260–1,500 Median Starting Salary  $48,306

#42 #42 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 857 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded  18 SAT Score  1,310–1,450 Median Starting Salary  $50,468

#43 #43 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. Salem College Winston-Salem, NC At Salem College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Interior Design, Psychology, and General. In fact, Salem College awards 10 degrees every year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded  7 SAT Score  980–1,180 Median Starting Salary  $49,764

#44 #44 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. Washington State University Pullman, WA At Washington State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Washington State University awards 436 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded  29 SAT Score  1,030–1,220 Median Starting Salary  $50,180

#45 #45 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. Kean University Union, NJ At Kean University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Kean University grants 304 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded  31 SAT Score  930–1,150 Median Starting Salary  $51,659

#46 #46 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL Each year, Columbia College Chicago awards about 251 degrees to those majoring in Cinematography and Film/Video Production, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded  40 SAT Score  -- Median Starting Salary  $53,431

#47 #47 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI At Central Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Community Organization and Advocacy, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded  29 SAT Score  980–1,210 Median Starting Salary  $53,224

#48 #48 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA At California State University-Northridge, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Radio and Television....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded  34 SAT Score  900–1,110 Median Starting Salary  $48,361

#49 #49 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Every year, Michigan State University awards around 586 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Advertising, Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded  18 SAT Score  1,190–1,370 Median Starting Salary  $53,291

#50 #50 Best College for Interior Design in the U.S. Villa Maria College Buffalo, NY Each year, Villa Maria College grants about 13 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Interior Design, and Music Management....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded  8 SAT Score  730–1,050 Median Starting Salary  $49,023