Overview

The Interior Design program offered by The University of Alabama prepares students for professional careers in residential and nonresidential interior design. Career opportunities include employment with interior design studios, interior design divisions of architectural firms, retail establishments, and corporate design departments, as well as independent business ownership. The coursework prepares students to become entry-level professionals qualified to sit for the NCIDQ and become registered interior designers.

Career Opportunities

The Interior Design program serves the interior design profession and its clients and users through quality instruction, research, and service. Our mission addresses student learning in the areas of social and cultural history, sustainability, professional practice, nonresidential and residential clients, and special populations. Computer application relative to design problems and the development of aesthetic skills complete the focus in order to provide for human safely, comfort, function, and convenience. Graduates of the program can expect to secure entry-level positions in a wide variety of areas with the design profession.

Types of Jobs Accepted

Recent graduates have accepted jobs with architectural firms, interior design firms. they have accepted employment with private sector corporate businesses such as restaurants, hotels, and banks, as well as public sector entities such as hospitals, schools, and government agencies. Graduates frequently have been chosen by their firms to become LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified.

Jobs of Experienced Alumni

Experienced alumni designs have included the interior of a French aircraft for Dassault Aviation; the flagship retail store for New York’s Barney’s in Texas; preservationist work in New York with architect David Foster; designs for the U.S. military; and sky boxes for sports arenas. They have worked on high-end residential design in New York with Keith Irvine; in Washington, D.C., with Solis Betancort; with a design/build firm in Houston, Texas; and with architect Stephen Laney. Graduates also have become executives in the world of design materials (fabrics, carpet, furniture, and lighting). Alumni have pursued graduate education at international schools of architecture such as the Glasgow School of Art.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Rendering (Interim Only)

Comp Appl for Interior Design (C)

I. D. New York Study Tour

Textile Design

Portfolio Development

Language of Design (Italy Trip)

Global Influences on Design (Italy Trip)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-03 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00

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Language

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tuscaloosa, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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General requirements

Complete your Online Application and pay the application fee.

2-3 days after completing the application, check the email account that you listed on your application. You will be sent your CWID (Identification number) via email.

Copy of your passport

Relevant visa and immigration documents (this includes PR card, current visa, or F-1/ J-1 visa request and supporting documents.)

All students must meet the English proficiency requirements.

Tuition Fees

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34542 USD / year

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34542 USD / year

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In-State

11684 USD / year

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Living costs

Tuscaloosa

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

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Career Opportunities

Types of Jobs Accepted

Jobs of Experienced Alumni

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Campus Location

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General requirements

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