Interior Design

CIP 50.0408 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

130

173 total including inactive

States

Across 25 states

Graduates (2024)

1,636

Total completions

Interior Design is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 25 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Georgia and North Carolina.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$101,480

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Growth

+2%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$2,400

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary. In-state tuition ranges from $576 to $11,700, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 118 (7.2%)

Female: 1,518 (92.8%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 788 (48.2%)

Associate: 848 (51.8%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Artistic

Social

Investigative

creative expression and innovation; helping and working with people; research, analysis, and problem-solving

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Creative design
Artistic expression
Helping others
Teaching
Conducting research
Solving complex problems

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Creative

✓ Imaginative

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

💡 Interests

● Creative design

● Artistic expression

● Helping others

● Teaching

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

⭐ Work Values

♦ Learning Strategies

♦ Speaking

♦ Active Listening

♦ Helping others

♦ Knowledge

♦ Creativity

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy creative expression and innovation; helping and working with people; research, analysis, and problem-solving?

Do you value learning strategies?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
• Creative individuals who value originality
• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer routine tasks
• Those who prefer structured, rule-based environments
• Those who prefer working independently

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.