by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for interior design students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 232 associate degrees in interior design to qualified students.
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The interior design associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for interior design students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Interior Design Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for interior design students seeking a an associate degree.
It's difficult to beat Palm Beach State College if you want to pursue an associate degree in interior design. Located in the suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in interior design from Palm Beach State College
Gwinnett Technical College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in interior design. Located in the large suburb of Lawrenceville, GTC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in interior design from Gwinnett Technical College
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in interior design needs to look into Miami Dade College. Located in the city of Miami, MDC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in interior design from Miami Dade College
Northern Virginia Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in interior design. Located in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in interior design from Northern Virginia Community College
Located in the small city of Sanford, Seminole State is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in interior design from Seminole State College of Florida
Forsyth Tech is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Winston-Salem.More information about a associate in interior design from Forsyth Technical Community College
Tidewater Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Norfolk.More information about a associate in interior design from Tidewater Community College
Explore the best interior design colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 272 | 0 |
| Florida | 232 | 102 |
| North Carolina | 231 | 53 |
| Georgia | 217 | 45 |
| West Virginia | 180 | 0 |
| Tennessee | 170 | 29 |
| Virginia | 158 | 55 |
Interior Design is one of 9 different types of Design & Applied Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Commercial & Advertising Art | 323 |
| Visual Communications | 288 |
| Game & Interactive Media Design | 154 |
| Graphic Design | 149 |
| Other Design & Applied Arts | 41 |
| Fashion Design | 26 |
| Commercial Photography | 24 |