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 schools below stand out for delivering a strong interior design management education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes 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 Williston State College, our #1 best value for interior design management in North Dakota. Set in the town of Williston, Williston State College is a small public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,114. Typical student debt for interior design management graduates is $11,625. Interior Design Management graduates of Williston State College earn a median of $36,138 early in their careers. Set against $11,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Mayville State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value interior design management schools. Mayville State University is a small public school located in the rural area of Mayville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,979, while out-of-state students pay about $11,237. Typical student debt for interior design management graduates is $26,680. Interior Design Management graduates of Mayville State University earn a median of $44,934 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Dickinson State University earned it the #3 place for interior design management. Set in the town of Dickinson, Dickinson State University is a small public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,118. Interior Design Management graduates carry a median of $27,197 in student loans. Soon after graduation, interior design management degree recipients from Dickinson State University generally make around $50,830. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Dickinson State University admits about 37% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at North Dakota State University Main Campus earned it the #4 place for interior design management. Set in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,910, with out-of-state students paying around $15,564. Interior Design Management graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, interior design management degree recipients from North Dakota State University Main Campus generally make around $55,517. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Mary one of the best values for interior design management. Set in the rural area of Bismarck, University Of Mary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $22,356. Students borrow a median of $27,654 to complete the interior design management program here. Early-career interior design management graduates make about $65,565. That is a strong return on a $27,654 median debt. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
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