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2026 Best Interior Architecture Schools in the Southeast Region

6 Colleges in the United States
164 Interior Architecture Degrees Awarded
$47,003 Avg Early-Career Salary

Interior Architecture programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 10 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best interior architecture schools.

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Best Schools for Interior Architecture in the Southeast Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the interior architecture degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Interior Architecture

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Leading the list is Auburn University, our #1 school for interior architecture. Set in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public institution. About 82% of students finish within six years. About 15 interior architecture degrees were awarded at Auburn University in the most recent year. Graduates of the interior architecture program make about $55,422 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,803. Get the full interior architecture details for Auburn University

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Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best interior architecture schools. Set in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. About 37 interior architecture degrees were awarded at Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, interior architecture degree recipients from Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College generally make around $44,511. Typical student debt for the program is $17,750. Read more about the interior architecture program at Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

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Students looking for a strong interior architecture program will find one at The University Of Tennessee, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public university. About 74% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 40 interior architecture students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Tennessee in the most recent data year. Interior Architecture graduates of The University Of Tennessee earn a median of $45,448 early in their careers. The University Of Tennessee graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the interior architecture program at The University Of Tennessee

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in interior architecture, ranking #4. Mississippi State University is a very large public school located in the town of Mississippi State. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 30 interior architecture degrees were awarded at Mississippi State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the interior architecture program make about $44,811 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,254 to complete this degree. Get the full interior architecture details for Mississippi State University

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Louisiana Tech University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in interior architecture, ranking #5. This large public university is located in the town of Ruston. About 62% of students finish within six years. About 10 interior architecture degrees were awarded at Louisiana Tech University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, interior architecture degree recipients from Louisiana Tech University generally make around $49,261. Students borrow a median of $23,846 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in interior architecture from Louisiana Tech University

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University Of Southern Mississippi came in at #6 for interior architecture this year. University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 interior architecture students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern Mississippi in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, interior architecture degree recipients from University Of Southern Mississippi generally make around $52,338. Typical student debt for the program is $25,415. Read more about the interior architecture program at University Of Southern Mississippi

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University Of North Alabama came in at #7 for interior architecture this year. This large public university is located in the city of Florence. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of North Alabama awarded about 10 interior architecture degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their interior architecture degree from University Of North Alabama earn around $41,357 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,291. More information about a degree in interior architecture from University Of North Alabama

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University Of Louisiana Lafayette came in at #8 for interior architecture this year. University Of Louisiana Lafayette is a large public school located in the city of Lafayette. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 interior architecture students who graduated with this degree at University Of Louisiana Lafayette in the most recent data year. Interior Architecture graduates of University Of Louisiana Lafayette earn a median of $42,873 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,373. More information about a degree in interior architecture from University Of Louisiana Lafayette

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 10 schools evaluated.

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