Interior Design Program

The interior design program at Villa Maria 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 New York colleges that offer interior design program.

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Villa Maria College (Villa)

124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY

Villa Maria College is a nonprofit private institution located in Buffalo, NY and provides a large number of program options for students. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. The school enrolls 510 students per year, allowing for smaller more engaging class sizes.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Villa Maria College offers:

• Commercial and Advertising Art
• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Visual and Performing Arts
• Teacher Assistant
• Fine Studio Arts

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. 70% of those who apply are accepted to Villa Maria College, of which 42% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $18,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.villa.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Interior Design Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Villa has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

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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).