Interior Design Schools in Park Ridge, IL

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare interior design programs in Park Ridge, Illinois. 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 Park Ridge, IL

#1

Oakton College

Des Plaines, IL 3.9 miles away BOC Score 57.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 76
  • Annual completions: 1,786
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Triton College

River Grove, IL 6.8 miles away BOC Score 54.9
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  • Programs offered: 71
  • Annual completions: 1,558
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL 9.6 miles away BOC Score 66.2
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  • Programs offered: 26
  • Annual completions: 489
  • Online programs available

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#4

William Rainey Harper College

Palatine, IL 12.6 miles away BOC Score 59.2
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  • Programs offered: 73
  • Annual completions: 2,528
  • Online programs available

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#5

Morton College

Cicero, IL 13.7 miles away BOC Score 49.6
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  • Programs offered: 40
  • Annual completions: 413

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#6

University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, IL 13.8 miles away BOC Score 79.6
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  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 716
  • Online programs available

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#7

DePaul University

Chicago, IL 14.5 miles away BOC Score 66.4
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  • Programs offered: 29
  • Annual completions: 1,826
  • Online programs available

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#8

Roosevelt University

Chicago, IL 14.7 miles away BOC Score 40.1
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  • Programs offered: 29
  • Annual completions: 111
  • Online programs available

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#9

Columbia College Chicago

Chicago, IL 14.8 miles away BOC Score 24.4
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  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 675

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#10

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL 16.5 miles away BOC Score 47.7
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  • Programs offered: 98
  • Annual completions: 3,152

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Illinois Interior Design Salary Snapshot

Illinois
Illinois Median Pay $76,290 $36.68 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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