Bachelor of Applied Science in Interior Design

Clover Park Technical College ETPL
Take your education a step further and open the door to additional opportunities in the interior design industry with CPTC's Bachelor of Applied Science in Interior Design degree. Our coursework is designed to help elevate your creative and technical skills and hone your design process. The BASID degree can help boost your career in multiple facets of the interior design industry, including positions at residential and commercial architecture and design firms. During the BASID degree, students will increase their knowledge of interior design and construction, research current issues and topics affecting the interior design industry, develop business and project management techniques, increase their experience with related technology skills, and apply these to solve problems in the interior design industry. The hybrid delivery model for this degree has been designed to meet the educational needs of a diverse population including working adults. Mentored study design studios and a capstone course will be used to develop students independent thought and critical thinking skills to the level expected in a baccalaureate degree.

Financial information

Total tuition

$22,284.90

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Lakewood

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Bachelor

Award type

90

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Bachelor of Applied Science

Prerequisites

No Selection

Other prerequisites

Admission to the program may occur when the following can be documented: Successful completion of an earned Applied Associate degree, AAS-T, Direct Transfer Associate degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution with an overall minimum 2.3 GPA. A minimum grade of 2.0 is required in all general education coursework. Five college-level credits in English Composition (ENGL& 101 or higher). Five college-level credits in a transferable social science course. Applicants must also submit for review by faculty: A most current portfolio of interior design and/or related work. A formal resume. A 400-650 word admission essay describing the candidate's interest in the degree, his or her background and experience in the interior design and/or related industries, how completion of this degree meets his or her personal education and employment goals, his or her understanding of the commitment that will be required to complete the program, and any other information that may support entry to the program.

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Interior Design

Completion rate

91%

Employment rate

69%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$24.23

Typical (median) annual earnings

$39,731.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Interior Design

Other Industries

32%

Retail Trade

18%

Accommodation and Food Services

18%

Construction

16%

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

16%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
64
Completion rate
91%
Average number of students who completed each year
21
Gender
Male
9%
Female
91%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
5%
Black or African American
5%
Hispanic
13%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
64%
Multi-racial
14%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
4%
20 to 29
66%
30 to 39
9%
40 to 49
9%
50 and over
13%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
6%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
28%
Some college experience, but no degree
27%
Certificate or AA
28%
BA or higher
11%