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Overview for Interior Design

A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing residential and commercial interior spaces. Includes instruction in computer applications drafting and graphic techniques; principles of interior lighting, acoustics, systems integration, and color coordination; furniture and furnishings; textiles and their finishing; the history of interior design and period styles; basic structural design; building codes and inspection regulations; and applications to office, hotel, factory, restaurant and housing design.

Careers for Interior Design Majors

A major in Interior Design is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Interior Design

Top 9 Florida Colleges with the highest percentage of Interior Design among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
 International Academy of Design and Technology
Orlando, FL
 60
(31.7%)
Open Admissions$15,936 
 International Academy of Design and Technology
Tampa, FL
 72
(29.0%)
Open Admissions$19,080 
AI Miami International University of Art and Design
Miami, FL
 60
(22.8%)
Highly Selective$29,184 
Online Degree Programs
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Ringling College of Art and Design
Sarasota, FL
 15
(6.2%)
Moderately Selective$27,050 
 American Intercontinental University
Weston, FL
 15
(5.9%)
Most Selective$16,710 
 The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL
 6
(1.7%)
Moderately Selective$20,620 
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
 82
(1.1%)
Highly Selective$18,432 
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Florida International University
Miami, FL
 17
(0.3%)
Highly Selective$15,981 
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
 26
(0.3%)
Highly Selective$20,622 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.