Interior Design Schools in Plainfield, NJ

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare interior design programs in Plainfield, New Jersey. 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 Plainfield, NJ

#1

Kean University

Union, NJ 10.5 miles away BOC Score 65.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 755
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Raritan Valley Community College

Branchburg, NJ 14.3 miles away BOC Score 69.8
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  • Programs offered: 51
  • Annual completions: 266
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Newark, NJ 14.9 miles away BOC Score 86.1
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  • Programs offered: 19
  • Annual completions: 963
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Essex County College

Newark, NJ 15 miles away BOC Score 43.1
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  • In-state tuition: $5,415
  • Out-of-state tuition: $9,523
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 20%
  • Programs offered: 29
  • Annual completions: 449
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

County College of Morris

Randolph, NJ 19 miles away BOC Score 72.1
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  • In-state tuition: $6,210
  • Out-of-state tuition: $14,310
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  • Graduation rate: 35%
  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 486
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

The New School

New York, NY 22.5 miles away BOC Score 54.8
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  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 1,155
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Berkeley College-Woodland Park

Woodland Park, NJ 23 miles away BOC Score 30.0
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  • Programs offered: 19
  • Annual completions: 462
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

CUNY New York City College of Technology

Brooklyn, NY 23.1 miles away BOC Score 44.4
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  • Programs offered: 43
  • Annual completions: 1,177
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

New York University

New York, NY 23.3 miles away BOC Score 76.9
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  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 3,806
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Pratt Institute-Main

Brooklyn, NY 24.3 miles away BOC Score 50.3
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  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 465

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New Jersey Interior Design Salary Snapshot

New Jersey
New Jersey Median Pay $74,020 $35.59 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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