California Interior Design Colleges

Here is a list of California interior design colleges which offer a wide variety of degrees and diplomas in the interior design field. We've also gathered some information on a career in interior design, located at the bottom of this page. Click on a college to find more specific information or just scroll down the page through all the colleges and their programs.

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Academy of Art College

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Locations: San Francisco, CA

  • Interior Architecture and Design (Bachelor's Degree)
  • Interior Architecture and Design (Master's Degree)
  • Interior Architecture and Design (Associate's Degree)

AIU

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Locations: Los Angeles, CA

  • Interior Design (Bachelor's Degree)
    The Interior Design program is taught by professional interior designers and is structured to produce a highly qualified graduate with the ability to enter directly into the interior design field. As a designer, the student will develop a design concept for an interior space and transform this concept into a practical, functional, yet innovative and exciting environment that meets the needs of the client.
  • Interior Design (Associate's Degree)
    The Interior Design program is taught by professional interior designers and is structured to produce a highly qualified graduate with the ability to enter directly into the interior design field. As a designer, the student will develop a design concept for an interior space and transform this concept into a practical, functional, yet innovative and exciting environment that meets the needs of the client.

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Brooks College

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Locations: Long Beach, CA

  • Interior Design (Associate's Degree)
    The Interior design program at Brooks College allows you to join a group of educated experienced professionals who identify, research and creatively solve problems relative to the function and quality of human environment. The program, which is accredited by the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research (FIDER), provides a balance between the broad cultural aspects of education and the specialized practical content integral to the profession. Graduates combine their foundation in drawing, drafting, space planning, color composition, renderings, computer-assisted production and business knowledge to be prepared for entry-level positions in the industry.

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California Design College

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Locations: Los Angeles, CA

  • Interior Design (Bachelor's Degree)
    Students who graduate from the Interior Design bachelor's degree program will be prepared for entry-level positions as residential designer, commercial designer, facilities designer, computer-aided draftsperson, or showroom managers or associates.

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Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising

Locations: San Francisco, CA / San Diego, CA / Los Angeles, CA / Irvine, CA

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International Academy of Design and Technology

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Locations: Sacramento, CA

  • Interior Design (Bachelor's Degree)
    The Interior Design program is designed to prepare students for professional opportunities in the field of interior design in order to enhance the function, quality and safety of interior spaces.
  • Interior Design (Associate's Degree)
    Residential & contract (office) design are just some of the many careers that interior design degree students prepare for at the International Academy of Design & Technology Tampa.

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Maric College

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Locations: Sacramento, CA

  • Interior Design (Associate's Degree)
    The first year of this program establishes a firm base in design and core classes with emphasis on the language and terminology needed to communicate in the field as well as an understanding of the business aspects of design. The second year further develops the student's knowledge and design skills and allows for advanced study practice in all areas of interior design, including the use of computers as design tools.

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The Art Institute of California

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Locations: Santa Ana (Orange County), CA / San Diego, CA / San Francisco, CA / San Bernardino (Inland Empire), CA / Sacramento, CA

  • Interior Design (Bachelor's Degree)

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West Valley College

Locations: Saratoga, CA

Westwood College

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Locations: Anaheim, CA / Torrance (South Bay), CA / Inland Empire (Upland), CA

  • Interior Design (Bachelor's Degree)
    Students will build on a foundation of drawing, drafting, color, and basic design principles while learning about human factors, space planning, interior construction and detailing, safety and building codes, and computer-aided design (CAD).

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Interior Design Career Information

Utilizing both residential and commercial design fields, Interior Design colleges provide comprehensive coverage of all the major areas of training, including concept development, design, communication, presentation, construction and professional services. Interior Design degree programs provide students with the technical, creative, and critical thinking skills to enter the Interior Design profession. Interior designers specialize in planning the interior layout of buildings, selecting the color scheme, furniture, carpets, tile, upholstery fabrics, draperies, and other interior materials.

Interior Design Salary Information

Median annual earnings for interior designers were $36,540 in 2000.

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