Interior Design Schools in Kingsport, TN

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare interior design programs in Kingsport, Tennessee. 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 Kingsport, TN

#1

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN 18 miles away BOC Score 51.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 23
  • Annual completions: 680
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Mountain Empire Community College

Big Stone Gap, VA 25.8 miles away BOC Score 49.2
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  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 616
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown

Morristown, TN 47.2 miles away BOC Score 61.8
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  • Programs offered: 32
  • Annual completions: 974

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#4

Appalachian State University

Boone, NC 52.8 miles away BOC Score 69.9
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  • Programs offered: 20
  • Annual completions: 933
  • Online programs available

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#5

Southwest Virginia Community College

Cedar Bluff, VA 58.5 miles away BOC Score 48.9
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  • 369 College Road US Rt. 19, 6 Miles S. Claypool Hill Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
  • (276) 964-2555
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 44
  • Annual completions: 466
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Carson-Newman University

Jefferson City, TN 59.4 miles away BOC Score 48.5
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  • In-state tuition: $34,700
  • Out-of-state tuition: $34,700
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  • Admission rate: 90%
  • Graduation rate: 50%
  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 41
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Hazard Community and Technical College

Hazard, KY 60.4 miles away BOC Score 48.9
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  • In-state tuition: $4,728
  • Out-of-state tuition: $6,432
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 47%
  • Programs offered: 49
  • Annual completions: 3,128
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Asheville, NC 65.9 miles away BOC Score 44.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 64
  • Annual completions: 1,663
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Pellissippi State Community College

Knoxville, TN 77.7 miles away BOC Score 54.3
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  • Programs offered: 29
  • Annual completions: 465
  • Online programs available

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#10

Big Sandy Community and Technical College

Prestonsburg, KY 81.6 miles away BOC Score 47.3
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  • Programs offered: 46
  • Annual completions: 1,680
  • 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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