Interior Design Schools in Bessemer, AL

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare interior design programs in Bessemer, Alabama. Use this page to compare local programs, review typical training formats, and find nearby schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Interior Design Schools Near Bessemer, AL

#1

Lawson State Community College

Birmingham, AL 7.2 miles away BOC Score 38.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43
  • Annual completions: 463
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Samford University

Birmingham, AL 10.1 miles away BOC Score 66.9
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  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 173
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL 35 miles away BOC Score 69.7
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  • In-state tuition: $12,180
  • Out-of-state tuition: $34,172
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  • Admission rate: 77%
  • Graduation rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 846
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Bevill State Community College

Jasper, AL 35.3 miles away BOC Score 50.6
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  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 1,889
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Shelton State Community College

Tuscaloosa, AL 38 miles away BOC Score 40.6
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  • Programs offered: 32
  • Annual completions: 909
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

J F Ingram State Technical College

Deatsville, AL 64 miles away BOC Score 9.3
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  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 4,530

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

George C Wallace State Community College-Selma

Selma, AL 64.4 miles away BOC Score 44.0
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  • In-state tuition: $4,740
  • Out-of-state tuition: $8,610
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  • Graduation rate: 40%
  • Programs offered: 23
  • Annual completions: 372
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Gadsden State Community College

Gadsden, AL 71 miles away BOC Score 47.7
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  • In-state tuition: $4,272
  • Out-of-state tuition: $7,368
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  • Graduation rate: 35%
  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 1,817
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Southern Union State Community College

Wadley, AL 82.6 miles away BOC Score 51.3
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  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 1,131
  • Online programs available

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#10

East Mississippi Community College

Scooba, MS 95.1 miles away BOC Score 57.7
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  • Programs offered: 43
  • Annual completions: 770
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Alabama Interior Design Salary Snapshot

Alabama
Alabama Median Pay $61,050 $29.35 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $67,190 $32.31 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 27-1025 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • CIDA accreditation status (affects NCIDQ eligibility)
  • Software training (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Adobe Suite)
  • Portfolio development and critique process
  • NCIDQ exam preparation pathway
  • State title or practice act requirements

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Career Overview

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