Interior Design Program

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

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Montana State University

1300 W Park St, Butte, MT

MSU provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Bozeman, Montana and publically funded. As a land grant institution this school is among larger public institutions in the state of Montana. Approximately 13,000 students are enrolled annually at MSU.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Family And Consumer Sciences
• Education
• Architecture

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. The majority of students admitted to MSU earn an SAT score between 1470 - 1840, or an ACT score between 21 - 28. Roughly 60% of all applicant were accepted at Montana State University, with 45% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at montana.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay around $7,100 and nonresidents pay $21,000 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Montana State University Bobcats participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students should visit the Montana State University website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, programs, student services, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Interior Design Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Montana State University offers an associate'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).