Interior Design
Elevate Living Through Design
A career in interior design with an associate’s degree can be a fulfilling and creative path, offering opportunities in both residential and commercial spaces. The Associate of Applied Science in Interior Design provides a solid foundation and opens doors to entry-level roles in this fast-paced and exciting field. You will learn to plan and visually present spaces to both residential and commercial clients. Our program covers multiple aspects of interior design and planning, including design principles and concepts, drafting and CAD software, building codes and regulations, textiles and materials, lighting design, and 3D tools that bring your design ideas to life.
Interior Design Degree Options
Integrated Design Bachelor of Applied Science BAS
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs Per Year: $7,572 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Integrated Design, BAS
Sample Careers
- Graphic Designer
- Creative Director
- User Interface Designer
- Print and Publication Designer
- Video Editor
- Animator
- Residential/Commercial/Corporate Interior Designer
- Kitchen and Bath Designer
- CAD Technician
- Architectural/Civil/Electrical Drafter
- Landscaping Drafter
Interior Design Associate of Applied Science-Transfer AAS-T
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs Per Year: $4,740 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Interior Design, AAS-T
Sample Careers
- Junior Interior Designer
- Design Assistant
- Staging Specialist
- Product Representative
- Organizational Designer
- Event Planner
- Kitchen and Bath Designer
- Lighting Designer
Interior Design Associate of Applied Science AAS
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs Per Year: $4,740 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Interior Design, AAS
Sample Careers
- Junior Interior Designer
- Design Assistant
- Staging Specialist
- Product Representative
- Organizational Designer
- Event Planner
- Kitchen and Bath Designer
- Lighting Designer
Certificates of Achievement (45 credits and above)
Residential Interior Design Certificate C
After Highline College
The AAS and AAS-T degree in Interior Design is best used to transfer to Highline's Bachelor of Applied Science in Integrated Design degree.
Complete a Professional Technical Certificate in one year or less and start work immediately or transfer to an AAS degree option.
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