by our College Data Analytics TeamInterior Design degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 175 schools to find the best for interior design students.
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The school you choose for interior design can shape your career. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Interior Design rankings. For our Best Overall Interior Design School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Interior Design Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall interior design education, regardless of degree level.
Leading the list is San Jose State University, our #1 school for interior design. This very large public university is located in the city of San Jose. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. San Jose State University awarded about 12 interior design degrees in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in interior design from San Jose State University
University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best interior design schools. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 29 interior design students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Students who receive their interior design degree from University Of Wisconsin Madison earn around $49,780 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $20,875 in student loans. See the full interior design program report for University Of Wisconsin Madison
University Of Florida is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in interior design, ranking #3. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. University Of Florida graduates 91% of students within six years. There were roughly 26 interior design students who graduated with this degree at University Of Florida in the most recent data year. Interior Design graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $43,144 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,839. See the full interior design program report for University Of Florida
Students looking for a strong interior design program will find one at The University Of Texas At Austin, which ranked #4. The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 33 interior design degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent year. Graduates of the interior design program make about $44,506 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,500. Read more about the interior design program at The University Of Texas At Austin
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best interior design schools. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates 86% of students within six years. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University awarded about 39 interior design degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the interior design program make about $46,761 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,802. More information about a degree in interior design from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Purdue University Main Campus placed #6 among the best interior design schools. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public university. Purdue University Main Campus graduates 83% of students within six years. There were roughly 51 interior design students who graduated with this degree at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Interior Design graduates of Purdue University Main Campus earn a median of $44,602 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in interior design from Purdue University Main Campus
Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #7 spot for interior design this year. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Ohio State University Main Campus awarded about 18 interior design degrees in the most recent data year. Interior Design graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $45,176 early in their careers. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $25,100 in student loans. More information about a degree in interior design from Ohio State University Main Campus
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities placed #8 among the best interior design schools. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates 85% of students within six years. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities awarded about 31 interior design degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their interior design degree from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn around $42,462 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates carry a median of $24,000 in student loans. See the full interior design program report for University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earned the #9 position for interior design this year. Set in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public institution. About 74% of students finish within six years. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus awarded about 34 interior design degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their interior design degree from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn around $52,526 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,851 to complete this degree. Read more about the interior design program at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus
Illinois State University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best interior design schools. Illinois State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Normal. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. Illinois State University awarded about 32 interior design degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, interior design degree recipients from Illinois State University generally make around $39,287. Illinois State University graduates carry a median of $24,986 in student loans. More information about a degree in interior design from Illinois State University
California State University Long Beach ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best interior design schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Long Beach. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 36 interior design degrees were awarded at California State University Long Beach in the most recent year. Students who receive their interior design degree from California State University Long Beach earn around $37,395 in the first couple years of their career. California State University Long Beach graduates carry a median of $17,215 in student loans. More information about a degree in interior design from California State University Long Beach
Oklahoma State University Main Campus earned the #12 position for interior design this year. Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Stillwater. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates 68% of students within six years. Oklahoma State University Main Campus awarded about 49 interior design degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, interior design degree recipients from Oklahoma State University Main Campus generally make around $50,993. Typical student debt for the program is $22,337. More information about a degree in interior design from Oklahoma State University Main Campus
San Francisco State University earned the #13 position for interior design this year. San Francisco State University is a very large public school located in the city of San Francisco. About 50% of students finish within six years. About 60 interior design degrees were awarded at San Francisco State University in the most recent year. Interior Design graduates of San Francisco State University earn a median of $34,845 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,000. Get the full interior design details for San Francisco State University
Auburn University landed the #14 spot for interior design this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Auburn. About 82% of students finish within six years. Auburn University awarded about 52 interior design degrees in the most recent data year. Interior Design graduates of Auburn University earn a median of $46,585 early in their careers. Auburn University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. See the full interior design program report for Auburn University
Arizona State University earned the #15 position for interior design this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Tempe. Arizona State University graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 55 interior design students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their interior design degree from Arizona State University earn around $41,589 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. Read more about the interior design program at Arizona State University
Washington State University earned the #16 position for interior design this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Pullman. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Washington State University awarded about 33 interior design degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, interior design degree recipients from Washington State University generally make around $44,823. Students borrow a median of $22,802 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in interior design from Washington State University
Texas Christian University came in at #17 for interior design this year. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit university. Texas Christian University graduates 85% of students within six years. About 28 interior design degrees were awarded at Texas Christian University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, interior design degree recipients from Texas Christian University generally make around $60,035. Students borrow a median of $22,960 to complete this degree. Read more about the interior design program at Texas Christian University
Baylor University earned the #18 position for interior design this year. Set in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. About 23 interior design degrees were awarded at Baylor University in the most recent year. Interior Design graduates of Baylor University earn a median of $39,333 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in interior design from Baylor University
High Point University placed #19 among the best interior design schools. Set in the city of High Point, High Point University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. High Point University graduates 72% of students within six years. About 27 interior design degrees were awarded at High Point University in the most recent year. Interior Design graduates of High Point University earn a median of $113,352 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,785. See the full interior design program report for High Point University
Drexel University placed #20 among the best interior design schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. There were roughly 28 interior design students who graduated with this degree at Drexel University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the interior design program make about $38,154 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the interior design program at Drexel University
Florida State University landed the #21 spot for interior design this year. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. About 39 interior design degrees were awarded at Florida State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, interior design degree recipients from Florida State University generally make around $49,144. Florida State University graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans. More information about a degree in interior design from Florida State University
George Washington University earned the #22 position for interior design this year. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 30 interior design degrees were awarded at George Washington University in the most recent year. Students who receive their interior design degree from George Washington University earn around $54,222 in the first couple years of their career. George Washington University graduates carry a median of $22,910 in student loans. Read more about the interior design program at George Washington University
The University Of Alabama came in at #23 for interior design this year. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a very large public university. The University Of Alabama graduates 73% of students within six years. There were roughly 62 interior design students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Alabama in the most recent data year. Students who receive their interior design degree from The University Of Alabama earn around $44,215 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Alabama graduates carry a median of $26,505 in student loans. See the full interior design program report for The University Of Alabama
Fashion Institute Of Technology landed the #24 spot for interior design this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of New York. There were roughly 114 interior design students who graduated with this degree at Fashion Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Graduates of the interior design program make about $20,692 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,500. Get the full interior design details for Fashion Institute Of Technology
Madison Area Technical College ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best interior design schools. Located in the city of Madison, Madison Area Technical College is a large public university. Madison Area Technical College awarded about 11 interior design degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, interior design degree recipients from Madison Area Technical College generally make around $30,710. Typical student debt for the program is $15,750. Get the full interior design details for Madison Area Technical College
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 175 schools evaluated.
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