Interior Design Schools in Waterbury, CT

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare interior design programs in Waterbury, Connecticut. 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 Waterbury, CT

#1

Yale University

New Haven, CT 18 miles away BOC Score 75.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 135

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

University of New Haven

West Haven, CT 18.9 miles away BOC Score 56.1
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  • Programs offered: 44
  • Annual completions: 1,574
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Connecticut State Community College

New Britain, CT 23.7 miles away BOC Score 47.6
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  • Programs offered: 116
  • Annual completions: 2,580
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT 28.4 miles away BOC Score 42.2
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  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 239
  • Online programs available

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#5

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT 29.8 miles away BOC Score 74.7
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  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 236
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Bay Path University

Longmeadow, MA 41.5 miles away BOC Score 57.8
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  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 114
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT 44.1 miles away BOC Score 78.2
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  • Programs offered: 17
  • Annual completions: 421
  • Online programs available

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#8

Marist University

Poughkeepsie, NY 47.7 miles away BOC Score 72.1
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  • In-state tuition: $47,750
  • Out-of-state tuition: $47,750
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  • Admission rate: 57%
  • Graduation rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 389
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Bard College at Simon's Rock

Great Barrington, MA 48.2 miles away BOC Score 59.9
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  • Programs offered: 3

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#10

Suffolk County Community College

Selden, NY 49.1 miles away BOC Score 68.2
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  • Programs offered: 40
  • Annual completions: 1,234
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Connecticut Interior Design Salary Snapshot

Connecticut
Connecticut Median Pay $67,330 $32.37 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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