Interior Design Schools in South Portland, ME

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare interior design programs in South Portland, Maine. 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 South Portland, ME

#1

Southern Maine Community College

South Portland, ME 3.2 miles away BOC Score 46.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 40
  • Annual completions: 716
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

York County Community College

Wells, ME 27.1 miles away BOC Score 56.0
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  • In-state tuition: $4,156
  • Out-of-state tuition: $7,036
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 31%
  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 161
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

NHTI-Concord's Community College

Concord, NH 68.4 miles away BOC Score 56.4
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  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 366
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Northern Essex Community College

Haverhill, MA 69.1 miles away BOC Score 52.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 44
  • Annual completions: 258
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, NH 71.2 miles away BOC Score 27.0
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  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 6,717
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Salem State University

Salem, MA 83.6 miles away BOC Score 62.4
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  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 283
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Nashua Community College

Nashua, NH 84.8 miles away BOC Score 49.0
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  • Programs offered: 29
  • Annual completions: 113
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Middlesex Community College

Bedford, MA 91.3 miles away BOC Score 62.1
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  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 247
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Suffolk University

Boston, MA 96.2 miles away BOC Score 59.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 301
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Boston University

Boston, MA 97.5 miles away BOC Score 81.6
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $68,102
  • Out-of-state tuition: $68,102
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  • Admission rate: 11%
  • Graduation rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 865
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Maine Interior Design Salary Snapshot

Maine
Maine Median Pay $63,830 $30.69 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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