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2027 Best Value Interior Design Schools in Missouri

6 Colleges in the United States
$21,132 Avg Student Debt
$46,064 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Interior Design Badge [Interior Design](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/design-and-applied-arts/interior-design/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value interior design schools.

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2027 Best Value Interior Design Schools in Missouri

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in interior design, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Interior Design Schools

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Our analysis ranked Saint Louis Community College the best value for a degree in interior design in Missouri. Located in the suburb of Bridgeton, Saint Louis Community College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,660, while out-of-state students pay about $6,990. Students borrow a median of $11,424 to complete the interior design program here. Interior Design graduates of Saint Louis Community College earn a median of $25,929 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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University Of Central Missouri came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value interior design schools. University Of Central Missouri is a large public school located in the town of Warrensburg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,050, while out-of-state students pay about $18,600. Interior Design graduates carry a median of $25,576 in student loans. Interior Design graduates of University Of Central Missouri earn a median of $33,921 early in their careers. Set against $25,576 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Central Missouri admits about 64% of applicants.

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Southeast Missouri State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value interior design schools. Southeast Missouri State University is a large public school located in the city of Cape Girardeau. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,903. Typical student debt for interior design graduates is $23,289. Interior Design graduates of Southeast Missouri State University earn a median of $43,255 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,289 median debt. The acceptance rate is 74%.

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Park University
Parkville, MO

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Park University earned it the #4 place for interior design. Set in the suburb of Parkville, Park University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,116. Typical student debt for interior design graduates is $20,750. Soon after graduation, interior design degree recipients from Park University generally make around $46,340. That is a strong return on a $20,750 median debt.

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A rank of #5 makes Stevens Institute Of Business And Arts one of the best values for interior design. Set in the city of Saint Louis, Stevens Institute Of Business And Arts is a small private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,332. Median earnings reach $29,058 ten years out. Stevens Institute Of Business And Arts admits about 100% of applicants.

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Maryville University Of Saint Louis ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value interior design schools. Set in the suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,166. Interior Design graduates carry a median of $24,621 in student loans. Soon after graduation, interior design degree recipients from Maryville University Of Saint Louis generally make around $39,623. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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