Best Schools for Interior Architecture

Interior Architecture graduates earn a median of $60,911 within four years of graduating, ranking #112 out of 283 tracked majors — 3% below the median across all fields. There are 22 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 185 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: Auburn University graduates earn $69,657 while Marywood University graduates earn $50,266 — a $19,391 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is moderate: Interior Architecture graduates see an average 7% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

Schools

$60,911

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#112

of 283 Majors

185

Graduates

Public vs Private: Interior Architecture

Public (16 schools)

$61,262

avg. 2yr earnings

Private (6 schools)

$59,775

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools produce comparable or higher early earnings for Interior Architecture, often at lower tuition — making them strong value options for this major.

Interior Architecture by State

Top Interior Architecture Schools by Graduate Earnings

Auburn University

Auburn, AL · Public

$69,657

4yr Earnings

16 grads · small sample

2yr: $46,087 (12)

Acceptance: 50.5%

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, PA · Private

$68,753

4yr Earnings

28 grads · small sample

2yr: $46,087 (33)

Acceptance: 86.1%

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY · Private

$67,227

4yr Earnings

20 grads · small sample

2yr: $42,682 (12)

1yr: $34,397 (20)

Acceptance: 41.7%

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN · Public

$65,144

4yr Earnings

29 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 46.0%

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX · Public

$64,751

4yr Earnings

20 grads · small sample

2yr: $38,289 (29)

Acceptance: 70.9%

University of North Texas

Denton, TX · Public

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE · Public

$62,201

4yr Earnings

24 grads · small sample

2yr: $40,768 (25)

1yr: $43,709 (24)

Acceptance: 77.1%

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO · Public

$61,894

4yr Earnings

17 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 89.6%

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS · Public

$61,421

4yr Earnings

19 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 76.3%

#10

California State University-Sacramento

Sacramento, CA · Public

$61,410

4yr Earnings

28 grads · small sample

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX · Public

$61,356

4yr Earnings

16 grads · small sample

Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX · Public

$59,047

4yr Earnings

22 grads · small sample

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA · Public

$58,518

4yr Earnings

25 grads · small sample

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH · Public

University of New Haven

West Haven, CT · Private

$52,854

4yr Earnings

16 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 80.5%

#16

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN · Public

$52,693

4yr Earnings

18 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 91.5%

#17

Marywood University

Scranton, PA · Private

$50,266

4yr Earnings

21 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 83.7%

#18

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX · Public

Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH · Public

La Roche University

Pittsburgh, PA · Private

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX · Public

Chatham University

Pittsburgh, PA · Private

$32,382

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 70.1%

Majors with Similar Earnings

Agricultural Business and Management $42,519 Business Administration, Management and Operations $42,308 Marketing $42,145 Environmental Design $41,959 Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences $41,837 Housing and Human Environments $41,139

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Interior Architecture?

Auburn University ranks #1 for Interior Architecture with median graduate earnings of $69,657 within four years of graduating. There are 22 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Interior Architecture graduates earn?

Interior Architecture graduates earn an average of $60,911 within four years of graduating. This is near the median across all majors. Earnings range from $50,266 to $69,657 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Interior Architecture program?

The average acceptance rate across Interior Architecture programs is 76.7%. The most selective program is at Syracuse University with a 41.7% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Is a public or private school better for Interior Architecture?

Private Interior Architecture programs average $59,775 in early earnings vs $61,262 at public schools. Public schools offer competitive earnings at typically lower cost, making them strong value options.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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