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Interior design


What is an interior design major?

Interior design curriculums in the applied visual arts prepare students to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing of residential and commercial interior spaces. This 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.

How much do interior design majors make?

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How popular is interior design as a major?

Each year, around 2,870 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 1,450 students obtain an associate degree in interior design. In 2021, 3,006 students received a bachelor's degree and 1,490 students received an associate degree. This is relatively the same number of interior design majors as there were in 2020. Interior design is one of the most popular majors within design.

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