Interior Design Program

The interior design program at East Tennessee State University 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 Tennessee colleges that offer interior design program.

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East Tennessee State University

1510 Lake Rd, Dyersburg, TN

East Tennessee State University is a public institution that has a large selection of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Johnson City, Tennessee, in a predominantly urban area. ETSU has an annual student enrollment of over 15,000.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs ETSU offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Very common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to ETSU are within the range of 19 - 24 on the ACT, or 860 - 1090 for the SAT exam. Roughly 90 percent of all students that applied were accepted at ETSU, with 48 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay approximately $6,900, while out-of-state residents pay $22,000 annually. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,000 annually. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The East Tennessee State University Buccaneers participate in several athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students who wish to view more about ETSU can take a look at their website at http://www.etsu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Interior Design Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. East Tennessee State University 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).