Interior Design · Maine
Interior Design colleges in Maine
CampusPin lists 20 U.S. colleges in Maine that offer Interior Design programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Interior Design combines spatial planning, materials, and building codes with studio drawing and CAD, preparing graduates to design functional, safe interiors for homes, offices, and public spaces.
Schools in Maine that offer Interior Design
Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME · University · Private
Tuition
$64,910
Acceptance
8%
Enrollment
1,846
Central Maine Community College
Auburn, ME · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,864
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,828
College of the Atlantic
Bar Harbor, ME · University · Private
Tuition
$46,179
Acceptance
65%
Enrollment
365
Eastern Maine Community College
Bangor, ME · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,877
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,692
Husson University
Bangor, ME · University · Private
Tuition
$22,194
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
3,003
Kennebec Valley Community College
Fairfield, ME · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,562
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,538
Maine College of Art & Design
Portland, ME · University · Private
Tuition
$41,398
Acceptance
78%
Enrollment
417
Maine College of Health Professions
Lewiston, ME · University · Private
Tuition
$17,827
Acceptance
33%
Enrollment
228
Maine Media College
Rockport, ME · University · Private
Tuition
$22,373
Acceptance
53%
Enrollment
24
Northern Maine Community College
Presque Isle, ME · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,880
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
577
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Standish, ME · University · Private
Tuition
$42,834
Acceptance
82%
Enrollment
1,334
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,797
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
5,279
University of Maine
Orono, ME · University · Public
Tuition
$12,640
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
10,834
University of Maine at Augusta
Augusta, ME · University · Public
Tuition
$8,618
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,832
University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME · University · Public
Tuition
$10,989
Acceptance
98%
Enrollment
1,476
University of Maine at Fort Kent
Fort Kent, ME · University · Public
Tuition
$9,045
Acceptance
99%
Enrollment
687
University of Maine at Presque Isle
Presque Isle, ME · University · Public
Tuition
$8,990
Acceptance
97%
Enrollment
1,397
University of New England
Biddeford, ME · University · Private
Tuition
$42,550
Acceptance
89%
Enrollment
4,799
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME · University · Public
Tuition
$10,920
Acceptance
79%
Enrollment
6,253
York County Community College
Wells, ME · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,866
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,055
Interior Design programs in Maine: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 20 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
20
Public / private
12 / 8
Universities / 2-year
14 / 6
Cities represented
17
In-state tuition range
$3,562–$64,910
Median in-state tuition
$10,955
Lowest published in-state tuition
Kennebec Valley Community College
$3,562
Most selective
Bowdoin College
8% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Maine
10,834 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Interior Design program
- Space planning and programming for residential and commercial interiors
- Hand drafting, sketching, and CAD/BIM tools (e.g. AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp)
- Color theory, materials, finishes, and textiles selection
- Lighting design and building systems (HVAC, electrical, acoustics)
- Building, life-safety, and accessibility codes (including ADA requirements)
- Construction documents, specifications, and detailing
- History of interiors, furniture, and architecture
- Professional practice: contracts, budgets, and project coordination, plus a portfolio capstone
Where a Interior Design degree can lead
- Interior designers
- Commercial Interior Designer
- Residential Interior Designer
- Kitchen and Bath Designer
- Space Planner
- Furniture / Set Designer
Typical pay: BLS, 2024 interior designers median $63,490 (varies by specialty, employer, and location)
An Interior Design major, typically a four-year bachelor's degree, covers space planning, color and materials, lighting, furniture, building and accessibility codes, construction documents, and the history of interiors and architecture. Most programs are studio-intensive: students move through a sequence of design studios, learn drafting and CAD/BIM tools, and assemble a portfolio. Coursework usually includes building systems, environmental and sustainable design, and a professional-practice course covering contracts, budgets, and working with contractors.
Graduates plan and document interior environments for residential, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, and institutional clients, balancing aesthetics with code compliance, accessibility, and how people use a space. Day-to-day work spans client meetings, drawings and specifications, materials and furniture selection, and coordination with architects and contractors through construction. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of interior designers to grow 3.2% from 2024 to 2034.
The field is closely related to architecture and graphic design, and many students pair the major with coursework in construction or environmental design. Per the BLS, the 2024 median annual wage for interior designers was $63,490, with earnings varying by specialty, employer, and location.
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