Interior Design Schools in Atwater, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare interior design programs in Atwater, California. 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 Atwater, CA

#1

Merced College

Merced, CA 7 miles away BOC Score 51.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54
  • Annual completions: 1,646
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA 30.5 miles away BOC Score 64.3
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  • Programs offered: 62
  • Annual completions: 1,195
  • Online programs available

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#3

San Joaquin Delta College

Stockton, CA 59.3 miles away BOC Score 66.6
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  • Programs offered: 63
  • Annual completions: 1,368
  • Online programs available

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#4

Gavilan College

Gilroy, CA 59.6 miles away BOC Score 56.5
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  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 551
  • Online programs available

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#5

Fresno City College

Fresno, CA 60 miles away BOC Score 41.3
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  • Programs offered: 71
  • Annual completions: 2,221

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#6

California State University-Fresno

Fresno, CA 60.1 miles away BOC Score 78.5
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  • In-state tuition: $7,350
  • Out-of-state tuition: $19,950
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  • Admission rate: 95%
  • Graduation rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 337
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Evergreen Valley College

San Jose, CA 64.1 miles away BOC Score 50.6
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  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 206

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#8

Las Positas College

Livermore, CA 70.2 miles away BOC Score 71.7
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  • Programs offered: 41
  • Annual completions: 353
  • Online programs available

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#9

San Jose State University

San Jose, CA 70.5 miles away BOC Score 86.3
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  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 719
  • Online programs available

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#10

Ohlone College

Fremont, CA 73.3 miles away BOC Score 60.2
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  • Programs offered: 29
  • Annual completions: 243
  • Online programs available

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California Interior Design Salary Snapshot

California
California Median Pay $80,230 $38.57 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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