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Program Overview
In the Interior Design program, you'll study the design, safety, and usability issues of creating the spaces where we live, work, and play. Coursework focuses on space planning, traffic patterns, and the colors, surfaces and furnishings that make surroundings comfortable and livable. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as draftsperson, facilities planner, interior designer/decorator, or space planner.
Program Description
Accredited by CIDA
The Interior Design programs at many of our schools are accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). This assures you that your education will not only serve you during your time in school, but prepare you for future professional growth. You can be confident that the Interior Design programs at The Art Institute of Atlanta meet the quality standards recognized by the profession.
Students in interior design begin with the foundations of interior design as well as traditional art in courses focused on drawing, color, and 2D and 3D design. Their study continues with the design process and how to apply the elements and principles of design to the development of interior space. As students expand their skills and learn how interior design affects human behavior and the natural environment, they begin to see the impact interior designers have on the lives of others by creating spaces in which people live, work, and play. They learn to develop and carry out a design concept from space planning to selection of materials, finishes, color, and furnishings.
Throughout the program, the prospective interior designers explore methods of visual communication necessary to convey design ideas in manual and computer-aided drafting and rendering courses. These students focus on the relationship of interior space to architecture in courses such as interior detailing, building systems, lighting, and codes and regulations.
Industry-experienced faculty guide students as they hone their skills to create a portfolio to show prospective employers and clients. Students have the opportunity to make valuable contacts with professionals in the field through professional organizations and internships.
Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions with interior design firms or companies specializing in facilities or space planning. After gaining additional on-the-job experience and passing the NCIDQ exam, graduates may become registered interior designers as independent consultants or open their own firms.
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Interior designer
Registered Interior Designer
(entry-level positions)
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Tuition Data
Tuition Data for this program at The Art Institute of Atlanta
Below is the institution tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.
| Books & Digital Resources | $2200 |
| Program Fees | $553.12 |
| Room & Board | $56340 |
| Tuition | $87480 |
The financial aid office uses an estimate of direct and indirect costs to determine how much financial aid a student may be eligible for. Direct costs include tuition, fees, some books and supplies, and institutional housing. Indirect costs include estimates of other living expenses, transportation and personal expenses. Housing costs may be considered direct or indirect. Examples of the costs of attendance estimates used can be found by clicking here.
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This Location
This institution is composed of several locations.
- The Art Institute of Atlanta
- The Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur, A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
- The Art Institute of Charleston, A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
- The Art Institute of Tennessee — Nashville, A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta, GA
- The Art Institute of Virginia Beach, A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
- The Art Institute of Washington — Dulles, A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
- The Art Institute of Washington, A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
Program Costs
Q: How much will this program cost me?
A: Below is the campus location tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change
| Books & Digital Resources | $2375 |
| Program Fees | $5828 |
| Room & Board | $61653 |
| Tuition | $87480 |
Tuition - Institution
Tuition includes the cost of the courses needed to meet the graduation requirements for all programs within the same area of study. As required by the Department of Education (ED), the programs are organized according to their CIP (Classification of Instructional Program) category, which is defined by the ED, and their degree level (Associates, Bachelors, etc.); for example, all Bachelor level programs in graphic design are considered to be in the same CIP category.
The tuition calculation shown is the average of all programs in the same CIP category, degree level, and program length within a 10% variance of each other offered by any of the Art Institute campuses.
For example, if a graphic design program (Bachelor's level) is offered at two different Art institute campuses (one offers the program with $24,000 tuition and the other offers a slightly modified program with $26,000 tuition), the average tuition shown will be $25,000. The tuition for your program, then, may be higher or lower than the average tuition shown, depending on the program and campus you select.
Tuition is generally adjusted once a year; this tuition calculation is effective January 2013. Tuition costs can vary by campus, program, and degree level. Students who transfer credits from other institutions or successfully test out of courses will see a corresponding reduction in their tuition costs. Tuition does not include any course-related fees such as supplies or laboratory fees.
Room and Board - Institution
A number of Art Institute campuses offer school-sponsored housing to their students. The room charges include the cost of the living area for the student, the utilities, and resident activities; the housing costs will vary depending on the building chosen by the student as well as the type of room selected (single vs. double occupancy, shared vs. private bath, etc.). If the school provides shuttle service between the housing and the campus, it is included in this charge. An estimate for the cost of board (food) is included in "Board" for those locations that offer "Room".
There are a limited number of campuses which may offer a separate meal plan to their resident students; your admissions representative can provide you with that information.
As required by the ED, room charges are averaged across all Art Institute campuses that offer housing and dining programs and are included here; your room charges may be higher or lower than the average room cost shown, depending on the campus you select.
Books and Digital Resources - Institution
All Art Institute campuses are in the process of converting from traditional textbooks to electronic media. A digital resource fee is charged for every course. This fee provides students' access to an Electronic Library and online versions of textbook(s) and, in some cases, other electronic media which is integrated into the course. The fee is $50 per course, so a program consisting of 40 courses would have a fee of $2,000 (40 x $50). This fee includes all applicable taxes.
As required by the ED, the books and digital fee charges are averaged across all Art Institute campuses; your charges may be higher or lower than the fee shown, depending on the campus and program selected.
Program Fees - Institution
Every program has a unique fee structure based on the length of the program and degree type. Please refer to the school catalogue or the program Enrollment Agreement for more detailed information.
Below are examples of "Program Fees":
Program Fees | Amount / Frequency | Description |
Application Fee | $50 / One Time | All Programs |
Enrollment Fee | $100 / One Time | All Programs |
Digital Resource Fee | $50 / Course | All Programs |
Laboratory Fee | $50 - $315 / Term | For Required Programs Only |
Technology Fee | $175 -$375 / Term | New England Location Only |
Supply Costs Fee | $10 - $175 / Month | For Required Programs Only |
Starting Kit Fee | $200 - $4,125 /One time | For Required Programs Only |
Parking Fee | $10 - $90 / Month | Optional |
STRF Assessment Fee (Student Tuition Recovery Fund) | Students have an assessment fee of $2.50 per $1,000 of Tuition | California Schools Only |
Median Debt
Q: What are my financing options to pay for the program?
A: In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, 88% of graduates used loans to finance their education. The median debt for program graduates:
- Federal Loans: $31410
- Private Educational Loans: $0
- Institutional Financing plan: $0
Reporting Period:
As required by the U.S. Department of Education (ED), median debt is calculated using data from students who graduated from this program – as defined by CIP (Classification of Instruction Program) – at this institution or location and at this degree level between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012.
Median Debt Calculation:
Median debt is determined by first calculating the aggregate debt of all students grouped by a combination of program as defined by CIP, institution or location, and degree level. This debt includes Title IV loans, private loans and institutional loans. As required by ED, it includes debt from all enrollments attributable to that student’s social security number, not just the current enrollment.
Once each student’s debt is calculated, the students are arranged by the amount of their debt, from smallest to largest; note that students with $0 debt are included in the list. Finally, the middle student from the list is selected and their debt is considered the median debt. For example, if there are five students in the program and their total debt is $1,000, $3,000, $6,000, $9,000, and $12,000, the median debt for the program would be the third on the list (since there are an odd number of students, the third value is the “middle” value) – $6,000.
Per ED, we do not disclose debt when the number of students who graduated from a program (as defined by CIP) at an institution or location and at specific degree level during the reporting period is less than ten.
Success
Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A: The program could take as little as 35 months to complete. 72% of graduates from this program finished in this time.
As required by the U.S. Department of Education, this number represents the percentage of those who completed the program on-time and graduated between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012.
Positive Influences to On Time Completion Rates: Students who transfer into the program with prior approved credits and who take and pass courses as outlined in the enrollment agreement.
Negative Influences to On Time Completion Rates: Students who do not enroll in each term for the number of credits required to complete the program on time, students who fail or withdraw from courses, students who must take remedial courses and students who chose to not attend full-time.
We do not imply your results will be the same as these former graduates.
Per ED, we do not disclose completion information when the number of students who graduated from a program (as defined by CIP) at an institution or location and at specific degree level during the reporting period is less than ten. We also do not report completion information when there are no graduates during the reporting period.
Q: What percentage of students find employment in their field or a related field?
A: According to EDMC calculations, the job placement rate for students who graduate from this program is 79%.
This rate is calculated for internal quality control.
Reporting Period: The Placement Rate is based on internal data available for students graduating between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011 who have obtained employment six months after graduation within their field or a related field.
EDMC Campus Placement Rate:
Number of employed grads
Divided by/
Number of eligible grads (total grads – waivers 1)
1 Certain graduates are excluded from cohort such as those who are continuing their education and those that have waived employment assistance due to death, stay at home parent, primary caregiver to immediate family member, medical condition, incarceration, those serving in the armed forces and their spouses, those of non-immigrant status and graduates who work in unrelated established careers.
Q: What are the job opportunities for graduates of this program?
A: For more information on job opportunities in this field of study, see the following links on career paths that may be open to you after studying in this field: The job opportunities links are for general information purposes. The program you have selected could have different outcomes. Please check with your admissions registrar for detailed information. (CIP #50.0408)
- General and Operations Managers
- Marketing Managers
- Sales Managers
- Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
- Art Directors
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
- Multimedia Artists and Animators
- Artists and Related Workers, All Other
- Commercial and Industrial Designers
- Fashion Designers
- Graphic Designers
- Interior Designers
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
- Set and Exhibit Designers
- Designers, All Other
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
- Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other