Interior Design Schools in Peabody, MA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare interior design programs in Peabody, Massachusetts. 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 Peabody, MA

#1

Salem State University

Salem, MA 4.6 miles away BOC Score 62.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 283
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Suffolk University

Boston, MA 13 miles away BOC Score 59.9
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  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 301
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Boston University

Boston, MA 14.3 miles away BOC Score 81.6
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  • 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

#4

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Boston, MA 15 miles away BOC Score 68.5
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  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 211
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Middlesex Community College

Bedford, MA 15.4 miles away BOC Score 62.1
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  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 247
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Emerson College

Boston, MA 16.3 miles away BOC Score 67.3
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  • In-state tuition: $57,056
  • Out-of-state tuition: $57,056
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  • Admission rate: 51%
  • Graduation rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 584
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Northern Essex Community College

Haverhill, MA 18.6 miles away BOC Score 52.4
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  • Programs offered: 44
  • Annual completions: 258
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Massachusetts Bay Community College

Wellesley Hills, MA 21.3 miles away BOC Score 58.1
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  • Programs offered: 44
  • Annual completions: 431
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Nashua Community College

Nashua, NH 33.3 miles away BOC Score 49.0
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  • Programs offered: 29
  • Annual completions: 113
  • Online programs available

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#10

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA 41.8 miles away BOC Score 57.2
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  • Programs offered: 23
  • Annual completions: 240
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Massachusetts Interior Design Salary Snapshot

Massachusetts
Massachusetts Median Pay $80,110 $38.52 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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