Interior Design · Vermont
Interior Design colleges in Vermont
CampusPin lists 10 U.S. colleges in Vermont 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 Vermont that offer Interior Design
Bennington College
Bennington, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$64,644
Acceptance
48%
Enrollment
850
Champlain College
Burlington, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$45,550
Acceptance
67%
Enrollment
3,312
Community College of Vermont
Montpelier, VT · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,560
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,093
Landmark College
Putney, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$64,290
Acceptance
44%
Enrollment
532
SIT Graduate Institute
Brattleboro, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$41,467
Acceptance
59%
Enrollment
82
Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$50,040
Acceptance
92%
Enrollment
1,349
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT · University · Public
Tuition
$18,890
Acceptance
60%
Enrollment
13,766
Vermont College of Fine Arts
Montpelier, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$41,467
Acceptance
78%
Enrollment
5,605
Vermont Law and Graduate School
South Royalton, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$41,467
Acceptance
52%
Enrollment
8,195
Vermont State University
Randolph, VT · University · Public
Tuition
$11,400
Acceptance
83%
Enrollment
4,616
Interior Design programs in Vermont: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 10 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
10
Public / private
3 / 7
Universities / 2-year
9 / 1
Cities represented
8
In-state tuition range
$3,560–$64,644
Median in-state tuition
$41,467
Lowest published in-state tuition
Community College of Vermont
$3,560
Most selective
Landmark College
44% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Vermont
13,766 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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