Interior Design Program

The interior design program at Carteret Community College prepares students for careers in interior design, furniture and textile design, project management, and lighting design. The program focuses on applying artistic principles and techniques to professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing residential and commercial interior spaces. Program courses include: computer applications drafting and graphing techniques, principles of interior lighting, color coordination, furniture and furnishings, textiles and finishings, design history, period styles, basic structural design, and building codes and inspection regulations. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer interior design program.

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Carteret Community College

3435 Performance Rd, Charlotte, NC

Carteret Community College, located in Morehead City, North Carolina, was founded in 1963 and is one of the 58 colleges that comprise the North Carolina Community College System, itself one of the largest such systems in the United States. The school offers a variety of programs and services designed to assist individuals in pursing and reaching their goals.

To that end, the school is constantly reviewing its offerings to ensure they remain relevant and updating and adding programs and facilities to accommodate changes and meet them head on.

Academics

Carteret Community College offers a variety of programs that allow students to pursue academic transfer or workforce development opportunities. Individuals wishing to pursue academic transfer will complete a curriculum that mirrors the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying to four year institutions to continue that education and earn a bachelor's degree.

Career and technical programs allow students to receive an education and training in a high demand field or industry for the purposes of long term employment after completion of the program. Programs take between one and two years to finish, and result in a certificate or degree.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Aquaculture
• Nursing
• Medical Assistant
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Carteret Community College is an open enrollment institution that requires students be eighteen years of age and has a high school diploma or equivalent. Individuals who do not meet the criteria may meet with a representative to discuss options in preparation for their education.

Enrollment is accomplished through the submission of an application and previous transcripts, as well as payment of fees. Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor prior to registration to discuss program options. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships which are awarded based on need as determined by the applicant's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Career Options for Graduates

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in architecture and architectural design, such as architectural environmental design, interior architecture/design, and landscape architecture. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Interior Designers

Description

Plan, design, and furnish interiors of residential, commercial, or industrial buildings. Formulate design which is practical, aesthetic, and conducive to intended purposes, such as raising productivity, selling merchandise, or improving life style. May specialize in a particular field, style, or phase of interior design.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, interior designers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 440
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.46
  • Average Annual Salary: $50880

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).