Interior Design Program

The interior design program at Cuyahoga Community College District 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 Ohio colleges that offer interior design program.

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Cuyahoga Community College District

Also known as Columbus State

550 E Spring St, Columbus, OH

Cuyahoga Community College District, known as "Tri-C," is a two-year community college in Ohio.  Tri-C is ranked 45^th in the United States in conferring associate's degrees. It offers associate's degrees in numerous programs of study, and more than 140 career and vocational training certificates through its "Corporate College" program.

Tri-C has campuses throughout Ohio offering 130 courses, and more than 700 distance learning (online) courses are also offered.  Tri-C partners with many four-year colleges and universities so that students can transfer their credits directly to another institution.  Tri-C partners with several online colleges as well, so that online credits or an online degree earned from Tri-C is transferable to degree programs at other online institutions of higher learning.

Tri-C also accepts credits that have been earned at other institutions, and its "Agency to College Pathways" program helps students determine which credits they may apply towards a Tri-C associate's degree, professional certificate or other study program.  Tri-C is also helpful in guiding students who are returning to school after military service.

History

Cuyahoga Community College was founded in 1963 as Ohio's first community college.  It is still the oldest and largest public community college in Ohio.

Academics

Cuyahoga Community College's academic calendar follows the semester system, with fall, spring and summer semesters.

Colleges and Schools

Since Tri-C is a two-year community college it is not divided into colleges and schools, but has many different departments and programs of study in a variety of disciplines.

Student Life

Many student support services are offered at the Tri-C, including personal counseling, tutoring, more than 30 special interest groups, an honors program, a Technology Learning Center, Veteran's Services, and more.  The Office of Student Life, Athletics & Recreation is a good resource for students looking for the right activity or group to get involved in.  Academic counselors are available to help guide students through the process of transferring their Tri-C credits to a four-year college.

Athletics

Tri-C "Challengers" teams compete in seven intercollegiate sports, and Tri-C is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), and the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC).

The following sports are offered at Tri-C:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Soccer

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country & Track
• Softball
• Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

Tri-C students may study online or at one of several Tri-C campuses in the Ohio area. All Tri-C campuses have excellent amenities that include libraries, computer centers, cultural centers, and athletic fields.

The Tri-C campuses and locations include:

• Brunswick University Center
• Corporate College East
• Corporate College West
• Eastern Campus
• District Administrative Offices
• Hospitality Management Center at Public Square, Cleveland
• Metropolitan Campus
• Unified Technologies Center
• Western Campus
• Westshore Campus

Community Life

In addition to its college curricula, Tri-C offers GED courses, youth classes and youth summer camps that are open to the community.

The Tri-C JazzFest, a musical festival in Cleveland, Ohio that features top jazz artists, offers concerts at various Tri-C locations and throughout the community.  It is open to the public and runs from late April through early May.

Students Enrolled in the Interior Design Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Cuyahoga Community College District has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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

• Columbus, OH
  • Total Employment: 580
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $42650

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