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  • Learn hands-on in the Creative Resource Center and computer labs fully stocked with design supplies and industry software. Put your skills to the test by designing and installing an entire room at Gateway’s Center for Sustainable Living after completing your first two semesters in the program.
  • Build your professional portfolio by joining the American Society of Interior Designers and completing the required internship that provides real-world experience.
  • Explore career options like furniture design, residential interior design, kitchen and bath design, showroom consulting, commercial design, CAD drafting, sales and home staging.
  • Earn great wages in a high-demand field while putting your skills to use and improving your clients’ lives through your impressive room designs.
Program Credits
65
LOCATION
Kenosha Campus
Financial Aid Eligible
Yes
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COST
Tuition & Fees: $10,884
Books and Supplies: $4,964
Start Dates
Fall
Salary Outlook
$56,826
Career Opportunities:
Residential Designer, Kitchen and Bath Designer, Corporate Designer, Sales Representative, Home Stager

Interior Design Career Pathway

Career Pathways are designed to help you reach your educational goals and explore college and career options. Pathways are made up of related certificates, diplomas and degrees that build on common skills and knowledge. You can begin at any point on the Career Pathway and customize your pathway to fit your goals. View the pathway for your area of interest.

There are many opportunities, both in high school and through previous college, work, and/or military experience, to earn credit for prior learning at Gateway.

Associate degrees are typically completed in two years by full-time students and combine hands-on technical skills with general education. Associate degree opportunities in this pathway include:

Interior Design

Prepare to enter your exciting new career, or choose to continue your education with another Gateway program or by transferring your credits to a four-year college or university.