Interior Design Schools in Chester, PA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare interior design programs in Chester, Pennsylvania. 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 Chester, PA

#1

Delaware County Community College

Media, PA 8.5 miles away BOC Score 50.1
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $6,930
  • Out-of-state tuition: $15,540
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 22%
  • Programs offered: 48
  • Annual completions: 699
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA 12.2 miles away BOC Score 71.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 1,076
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Harcum College

Bryn Mawr, PA 12.5 miles away BOC Score 58.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 21
  • Annual completions: 191
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Moore College of Art and Design

Philadelphia, PA 13.1 miles away BOC Score 31.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 20

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, PA 13.4 miles away BOC Score 70.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 24
  • Annual completions: 369
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Community College of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA 13.5 miles away BOC Score 36.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 48
  • Annual completions: 549
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus

Sewell, NJ 14 miles away BOC Score 49.6
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $5,160
  • Out-of-state tuition: $6,000
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 36%
  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 265
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA 15 miles away BOC Score 68.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 1,252
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Camden County College

Blackwood, NJ 18.2 miles away BOC Score 55.1
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,320
  • Out-of-state tuition: $4,416
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 32%
  • Programs offered: 51
  • Annual completions: 1,122
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington

Abington, PA 23.3 miles away BOC Score 43.3
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $15,268
  • Out-of-state tuition: $25,664
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 97%
  • Graduation rate: 21%
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 76

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Pennsylvania Interior Design Salary Snapshot

Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Median Pay $62,400 $30.00 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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