Graduate Program - FSU Department of Interior Architecture and Design

Graduate Programs

Welcome!

We are so glad you are interested in FSU’s Interior Architecture & Design graduate program!

Elevate Your Career

Our Graduate Program in Interior Design sets you apart as a professional with advanced skills in critical thinking, original research, and specialized design knowledge. The number of interior designers with graduate degrees has tripled in the last five years, making up over 13% of the industry (DataUSA: Interior Designers), indicating high demand by hiring firms and clients for designers with advanced qualifications.

Mission and Goals

The mission of our graduate program is to provide students of diverse backgrounds with a career-oriented advanced interior design education. We emphasize experiential learning, analytical problem-solving, and human-centered research and design to address the environmental and social complexities of the 21st century.

Boost Your Marketability and Earnings

A graduate degree in interior design makes you more competitive in the marketplace, often leading to higher salaries. Our program is recognized as one of the top schools nationwide in design technologies and communication, academic research, practice management, sustainable design, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Exceptional Employment Outcomes

Since 2015, nearly 100% of our graduate students have secured employment in the design industry or acceptance into advanced graduate programs within nine months of graduating. Our alumni thrive in their careers, holding positions at top U.S. companies like Gensler, Daimler Chrysler, HOK, and Corgan and in government, non-profits, and academia, holding roles in design leadership, project management, research, and administration.

Degree Options to Fit Your Career Journey

We offer several graduate degree options to suit your career goals:

Supportive Learning Environment

The program provides beautiful facilities, including a fabrication laboratory and open-plan studios. Our students benefit from a supportive community of peers and expert faculty as they explore advanced design topics.

Intensive Curriculum

Our intensive curricula cover various aspects of interior design, aiming at equipping students with advanced skills and knowledge to become professional designers within the international design community.

Join our Graduate Program in Interior Design to elevate your skills, enhance your career opportunities, and become a leader in the dynamic field of interior design!

Academic Common Market

Prospective graduate students residing outside Florida may qualify for in-state tuition through the Academic Common Market, a program of the Southern Regional Education Board. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply here.