Interior Design · Massachusetts

Interior Design colleges in Massachusetts

CampusPin lists 88 U.S. colleges in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts that offer Interior Design

Interior Design programs in Massachusetts: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 88 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

88

Public / private

13 / 37

Universities / 2-year

43 / 7

Cities represented

32

In-state tuition range

$5,412–$67,680

Median in-state tuition

$38,039

Lowest published in-state tuition

Bristol Community College

$5,412

Most selective

Harvard University

3% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

Boston University

35,818 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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