by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for interior design students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 127 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for interior design students working on their associate degree.
The interior design school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Interior Design Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in interior design.
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in interior design needs to check out Collin County Community College District. Collin County Community College District is a very large public college located in the large suburb of McKinney.More information about a associate in interior design from Collin County Community College District
It is hard to beat El Centro College if you want to pursue an associate degree in interior design. El Centro College is a very large public college located in the large city of Dallas.More information about a associate in interior design from El Centro College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in interior design has to take a look at Scottsdale Community College. Located in the rural area of Scottsdale, Scottsdale Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in interior design from Scottsdale Community College
San Jacinto Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in interior design. San Jacinto College is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena.More information about a associate in interior design from San Jacinto Community College
Located in the large city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in interior design from Phoenix College
El Paso Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of El Paso.More information about a associate in interior design from El Paso Community College
Explore the best interior design colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 420 | 55 |
| Arizona | 349 | 42 |
| New Mexico | 255 | 0 |
| Oklahoma | 222 | 6 |
Interior Design is one of 9 different types of Design & Applied Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graphic Design | 216 |
| Commercial & Advertising Art | 142 |
| Visual Communications | 125 |
| Game & Interactive Media Design | 75 |
| Fashion Design | 56 |
| Illustration | 35 |
| Commercial Photography | 32 |
| Industrial Design | 6 |