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2027 Best Value Interior Architecture Schools in the Southeast Region

11 Colleges in the United States
$24,145 Avg Student Debt
$52,160 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Interior Architecture Badge [Interior Architecture](/majors/architecture-and-related-services/interior-architecture/interior-architecture/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for interior architecture students.

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2027 Best Value Interior Architecture Schools in the Southeast Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the interior architecture degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Interior Architecture Schools

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For return on investment in interior architecture, no school beat University Of North Alabama this year. Set in the city of Florence, University Of North Alabama is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,120, while out-of-state students pay about $22,320. Interior Architecture graduates carry a median of $24,291 in student loans. Early-career interior architecture graduates make about $41,357. That is a strong return on a $24,291 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%.

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Louisiana Tech University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value interior architecture schools. Located in the town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,125, with out-of-state students paying around $16,866. Interior Architecture graduates carry a median of $23,846 in student loans. Interior Architecture graduates of Louisiana Tech University earn a median of $49,261 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Louisiana Tech University admits about 86% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Louisiana Lafayette earned it the #3 place for interior architecture. University Of Louisiana Lafayette is a large public school located in the city of Lafayette. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,418, while out-of-state students pay about $24,146. Students borrow a median of $24,373 to complete the interior architecture program here. Interior Architecture graduates of University Of Louisiana Lafayette earn a median of $42,873 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Louisiana Lafayette admits about 87% of applicants.

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The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value interior architecture schools. Located in the city of Chattanooga, The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,448, compared with $18,512 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for interior architecture graduates is $23,324. Interior Architecture graduates of The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga earn a median of $50,000 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,324 median debt. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #5 makes Georgia Southern University one of the best values for interior architecture. Georgia Southern University is a very large public school located in the town of Statesboro. Students from in state pay about $6,022 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,734. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete the interior architecture program here. Soon after graduation, interior architecture degree recipients from Georgia Southern University generally make around $45,531. That is a strong return on a $26,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Mississippi State University crest
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value interior architecture schools. Set in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,202, while out-of-state students pay about $27,637. Typical student debt for interior architecture graduates is $22,254. Interior Architecture graduates of Mississippi State University earn a median of $44,811 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Mississippi State University admits about 78% of applicants.

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The University Of Tennessee came in at #7 for value in interior architecture this year. Set in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,812, with out-of-state students paying around $33,256. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the interior architecture program here. Soon after graduation, interior architecture degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee generally make around $45,448. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 42%.

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Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College came in at #8 for value in interior architecture this year. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public school located in the city of Baton Rouge. Students from in state pay about $11,954 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,631. Typical student debt for interior architecture graduates is $17,750. Soon after graduation, interior architecture degree recipients from Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College generally make around $44,511. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Southern Mississippi landed the #9 spot for interior architecture value this year. University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,998, while out-of-state students pay about $11,998. Interior Architecture graduates carry a median of $25,415 in student loans. Interior Architecture graduates of University Of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $52,338 early in their careers. Set against $25,415 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.

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Anderson University Sc came in at #10 for value in interior architecture this year. Located in the city of Anderson, Anderson University Sc is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,970. Typical student debt for interior architecture graduates is $28,034. Interior Architecture graduates of Anderson University Sc earn a median of $49,036 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Anderson University Sc admits about 55% of applicants.

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University came in at #11 for value in interior architecture this year. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,890, while out-of-state students pay about $34,922. Students borrow a median of $22,803 to complete the interior architecture program here. Early-career interior architecture graduates make about $55,422. Set against $22,803 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Auburn University admits about 46% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 11 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.

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