Interior Design Schools in Indio, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare interior design programs in Indio, California. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Interior Design Schools Near Indio, CA

#1

College of the Desert

Palm Desert, CA 9.1 miles away BOC Score 47.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54
  • Annual completions: 1,896
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Copper Mountain Community College

Joshua Tree, CA 28.1 miles away BOC Score 37.7
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  • Programs offered: 24
  • Annual completions: 134
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Mt San Jacinto Community College District

San Jacinto, CA 42.5 miles away BOC Score 40.5
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  • Programs offered: 41
  • Annual completions: 718

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#4

Escondido Adult School

Escondido, CA 64.5 miles away
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  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 349

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#5

Riverside City College

Riverside, CA 67.6 miles away BOC Score 45.1
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  • In-state tuition: $1,428
  • Out-of-state tuition: $12,498
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 34%
  • Programs offered: 58
  • Annual completions: 2,637

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Palomar College

San Marcos, CA 67.8 miles away BOC Score 55.8
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  • Programs offered: 74
  • Annual completions: 1,721
  • Online programs available

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#7

California Baptist University

Riverside, CA 69.7 miles away BOC Score 56.4
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  • Programs offered: 17
  • Annual completions: 354
  • Online programs available

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#8

MiraCosta College

Oceanside, CA 72 miles away BOC Score 54.0
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  • Programs offered: 44
  • Annual completions: 1,062

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#9

Grossmont College

El Cajon, CA 77.5 miles away BOC Score 58.6
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  • In-state tuition: $1,332
  • Out-of-state tuition: $10,628
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  • Graduation rate: 34%
  • Programs offered: 20
  • Annual completions: 584
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Victor Valley College

Victorville, CA 77.7 miles away BOC Score 44.6
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  • Programs offered: 48
  • Annual completions: 2,854

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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

Next Steps

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Career Overview

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