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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 3 Oregon Colleges with the highest percentage of Interior Design among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
 The Art Institute of Portland
Portland, OR
 35
(15.0%)
Less Selective$20,305 
Marylhurst University
Marylhurst, OR
 7
(5.0%)
Open Admissions$16,200 
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
 32
(1.0%)
Less Selective$18,823 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.