Interior Designers Institute
Newport Beach, California · Private, for-profit · 97 undergraduates
All 2 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 3 programs did not have enough data to judge.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | Associate's Degree | $52,768 | +$15,792 | clears the bar | $24,500 | 1.6 yrs |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $67,473 | +$30,497 | clears the bar | $26,057 | 0.9 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 28% of students receive Pell grants.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.