by our College Data Analytics Team
[Interior Design Management](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/business-administration-and-management/interior-design-management/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for interior design management students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the interior design management degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Crowleys Ridge College, our #1 best value for interior design management in Arkansas. Set in the rural area of Paragould, Crowleys Ridge College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,450. Median earnings reach $39,533 ten years out.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Harding University earned it the #2 place for interior design management. Set in the town of Searcy, Harding University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,962. Students borrow a median of $27,750 to complete the interior design management program here. Interior Design Management graduates of Harding University earn a median of $64,451 early in their careers. Set against $27,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 70% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Ouachita Baptist University one of the best values for interior design management. Located in the town of Arkadelphia, Ouachita Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,500. Interior Design Management graduates carry a median of $23,520 in student loans. Interior Design Management graduates of Ouachita Baptist University earn a median of $35,820 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,520 median debt. Ouachita Baptist University admits about 68% of applicants.
This ranking is produced 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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