by our College Data Analytics Team
[Interior Design](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/design-and-applied-arts/interior-design/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value interior design schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the interior design degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Phoenix College, our #1 best value for interior design in Arizona. Located in the city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,358, while out-of-state students pay about $8,959. Interior Design graduates carry a median of $15,204 in student loans. Early-career interior design graduates make about $51,053. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in interior design will find it at Scottsdale Community College, which ranked #2. Scottsdale Community College is a large public school located in the rural area of Scottsdale. In-state tuition and fees average $2,358, while out-of-state students pay about $8,959. Typical student debt for interior design graduates is $13,084. Interior Design graduates of Scottsdale Community College earn a median of $38,676 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Northern Arizona University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in interior design, landing the #3 spot this year. Northern Arizona University is a very large public school located in the city of Flagstaff. Students from in state pay about $12,619 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,044. Interior Design graduates carry a median of $23,245 in student loans. Early-career interior design graduates make about $33,964. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Northern Arizona University admits about 90% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Arizona State University earned it the #4 place for interior design. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the interior design program here. Interior Design graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $41,589 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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