Interior Design Schools in East Ridge, TN

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare interior design programs in East Ridge, Tennessee. 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 East Ridge, TN

#1

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN 5.2 miles away BOC Score 54.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 675
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Chattanooga State Community College

Chattanooga, TN 7.1 miles away BOC Score 48.1
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  • In-state tuition: $4,772
  • Out-of-state tuition: $17,756
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 24%
  • Programs offered: 40
  • Annual completions: 411
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Northeast Alabama Community College

Rainsville, AL 48.7 miles away BOC Score 46.6
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  • Programs offered: 23
  • Annual completions: 636

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Rome, GA 53.5 miles away BOC Score 53.6
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  • Programs offered: 113
  • Annual completions: 4,534
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville

Shelbyville, TN 75.4 miles away BOC Score 68.0
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  • Programs offered: 23
  • Annual completions: 522

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA 75.8 miles away BOC Score 58.5
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  • Programs offered: 29
  • Annual completions: 2,347
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA 77.6 miles away BOC Score 48.9
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  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 558
  • Online programs available

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#8

J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College

Huntsville, AL 77.8 miles away BOC Score 28.9
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  • Programs offered: 23
  • Annual completions: 329

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#9

Young Harris College

Young Harris, GA 78.4 miles away BOC Score 35.6
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  • In-state tuition: $32,305
  • Out-of-state tuition: $32,305
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  • Admission rate: 63%
  • Graduation rate: 44%
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 16
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Gadsden State Community College

Gadsden, AL 81.6 miles away BOC Score 47.7
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  • In-state tuition: $4,272
  • Out-of-state tuition: $7,368
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 35%
  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 1,817
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Tennessee Interior Design Salary Snapshot

Tennessee
Tennessee Median Pay $63,660 $30.61 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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