Interior Design Program

The interior design program at Mississippi 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 Mississippi colleges that offer interior design program.

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Mississippi College (MC)

14000 Highway 82 West, Itta Bena, MS

MC is a nonprofit private institution located in Clinton, MS and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school maintains a Southern Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately five thousand students are enrolled yearly at MC.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. The majority of students accepted to Mississippi College achieve an SAT score within the range of 970 to 1220, or an ACT score within the range of 21 to 27. MC has an acceptance rate of 44 percent of which only 63 percent chose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at mc.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $15,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The MC Choctaws participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.mc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Interior Design Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. MC offers a bachelor's degree program in interior design.

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

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