Interior Design

  1. Overview
  2. A.A.S., Interior Design
  3. B.F.A., Interior Design
  4. B.S., Interior Design Management

 Berkeley College Interior Design Faculty Kevin Byrne

Interior Design Students Benefit From the Professional Experience of Faculty Members

 Berkeley College Interior Design Alumna, Diane Durocher

Berkeley College Helped Interior Design Professional Realize Her Dreams

 Berkeley College Interior Design Alumna, Roueda Radwan

Berkeley College Alumna Impacts Lives Through Interior Design

Look Who's Hiring Interior Design Interns and Grads!

Benjamin Moore
Designer Studios LLC
Jen Abrams Interiors

Sargenti Architects

Transform spaces into functional and aesthetic environments for living and working. 

An interest in design and an attention to detail can develop into a professional career. Various degree programs focus on the creative and business aspects of Interior Design. Graduates are prepared with the technical skills and practical knowledge to enter the industry in a range of roles.

Benefit from:

  • A curriculum that focuses on exploring design fundamentals, theory, visual communication, history, and color
  • Hands-on experience with computer-aided design and other technology used in the design industry
  • Degree programs that incorporate business fundamentals, including accounting, marketing, and management
  • Valuable, practical experience through program-related, faculty-monitored internships or job-related assignments
  • A seamless transition between Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees

Interior Design
Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)

This program is offered at the Paramus location only. Effective Fall 2013, new A.A.S., B.F.A., and B.S. students in Interior Design will start at Woodland Park. Continuing Interior Design students will remain at Paramus.

Interior Design A.A.S.

The following are A.A.S., Interior Design program statistics for New Jersey in 2011-2012.

Click on the links for more information on jobs related to this program:

INTERIOR DESIGN:  27-1025 Interior Designers, 25-1031 Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary 

 

Q: How much will this program cost me to complete?
A: If you begin this program in 2013, your estimated total costs for the entire program are:

Tuition and fees:

$46,800


Books and supplies:

$1,910


On-campus room & board:

Not required


Q: What's included?
A:
The cost is based on completion of the program within two years for an Associate's degree (Note: Additional costs may be incurred due to individual circumstances such as specific course selections and remediation requirements). Berkeley College does offer a Tuition Freeze Program which may reduce overall tuition cost (click here for terms and conditions). Program costs include tuition and fees plus the estimated cost of textbooks and supplies. Living expenses, such as room, board, and transportation, can vary considerably and are not included in the figures above. Berkeley College does not require students to live on campus. There is optional housing available to students at either the University Centre in Newark, NJ (which has an additional estimated cost of $15,300 for six quarters) or housing at the White Plains location (which has an additional estimated cost of $18,300 for six quarters).

Q: What are my financing options to pay for the program?
A:
In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, 67% of graduates used loans to finance their education. For the 2011-2012 award year, the median debt for program graduates was:

Federal loans:

$13,344.50


Private educational loans:

$0


Institution Financing Plan:

$94.98


Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A:
This 90-credit program is designed to be completed in six academic quarters over two calendar years.

For the 2011-2012 award year, 28% of graduates from this program finished within this time.


 

 


Interior Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree (B.F.A.)

This studio-focused program is offered at the Paramus location only. Effective Fall 2013, new A.A.S., B.F.A., and B.S. students in Interior Design will start at Woodland Park. Continuing Interior Design students will remain at Paramus.

The following are B.F.A., Interior Design program statistics for New Jersey. Students were able to start this program in 2011.

Click on the links for more information on jobs related to this program:

INTERIOR DESIGN: 17-3010 Drafters, 17-3019 Drafters, All Other, 25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians, 25-4011 Archivists, 25-4012 Curators, 27-1010 Artists and Related Workers, 27-1011 Art Directors, 27-1012 Craft Artists, 27-1020 Designers, 27-1025 Interior Designers, 27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers, 27-1027 Set and Exhibit Designers, 27-1029 Designers, All Other, 41-1010 First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers, 41-2030 Retail Salespersons 

 

Q: How much will this program cost me to complete?
A: If you begin this program in 2013, your estimated total costs for the entire program are:

Tuition and fees:

$96,000


Books and supplies:

$3,820


On-campus room & board:

Not required


Q: What's included?
A:
The cost is based on completion of the program within four years for a Bachelor's degree (Note: Additional costs may be incurred due to individual circumstances such as specific course selections and remediation requirements). Berkeley College does offer a Tuition Freeze Program which may reduce overall tuition cost (click here for terms and conditions). Program costs include tuition and fees plus the estimated cost of textbooks and supplies. Living expenses, such as room, board, and transportation, can vary considerably and are not included in the figures above. Berkeley College does not require students to live on campus. There is optional housing available to students at either the University Centre in Newark, NJ (which has an additional estimated cost of $31,800 for 12 quarters) or housing at the White Plains location (which has an additional estimated cost of $37,800 for 12 quarters).

Q: What are my financing options to pay for the program?
A:
In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, students may be eligible to borrow federal loans and private educational loans, and participate in institutional financing plans.

Because this is a new program, there are no relevant statistics concerning student loan debt.

Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A:

This 180-credit program is designed to be completed in 12 academic quarters over four calendar years.

Because this is a new program, there are no relevant statistics concerning program completion.


 

 

Interior Design Management
Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.)

This program is offered at the Paramus location only. Effective Fall 2013, new A.A.S., B.F.A., and B.S. students in Interior Design will start at Woodland Park. Continuing Interior Design students will remain at Paramus.

The following are B.S., Interior Design Management program statistics for New Jersey in 2011-2012.

Click on the links for more information on jobs related to this program:

INTERIOR DESIGN: 17-3010 Drafters, 17-3019 Drafters, All Other, 25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians, 25-4011 Archivists, 25-4012 Curators, 27-1010 Artists and Related Workers, 27-1011 Art Directors, 27-1012 Craft Artists, 27-1020 Designers, 27-1025 Interior Designers, 27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers, 27-1027 Set and Exhibit Designers, 27-1029 Designers, All Other, 41-1010 First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers, 41-2030 Retail Salespersons

 

Q: How much will this program cost me to complete?
A: If you begin this program in 2013, your estimated total costs for the entire program are:

Tuition and fees:

$96,000


Books and supplies:

$3,820


On-campus room & board:

Not required


Q: What's included?
A:
The cost is based on completion of the program within four years for a Bachelor's degree (Note: Additional costs may be incurred due to individual circumstances such as specific course selections and remediation requirements). Berkeley College does offer a Tuition Freeze Program which may reduce overall tuition cost (click here for terms and conditions). Program costs include tuition and fees plus the estimated cost of textbooks and supplies. Living expenses, such as room, board, and transportation, can vary considerably and are not included in the figures above. Berkeley College does not require students to live on campus. There is optional housing available to students at either the University Centre in Newark, NJ (which has an additional estimated cost of $31,800 for 12 quarters) or housing at the White Plains location (which has an additional estimated cost of $37,800 for 12 quarters).

Q: What are my financing options to pay for the program?
A:
In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, 91% of graduates used loans to finance their education. For the 2011-2012 award year, the median debt for program graduates was:

Federal loans:

$24,142.00


Private educational loans:

$0


Institution Financing Plan:

$0


Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A:
This 180-credit program is designed to be completed in 12 academic quarters over four calendar years.

For the 2011-2012 award year, 92% of graduates from this program finished within this time.