The undergraduate Interior Design program was among the first professional programs at Drexel University, and has been recognized as a leader in the industry. Our graduates take positions in prestigious firms locally and around the country, often making connections during their time in the program. The program provides students with the professional training to succeed in a variety of career paths.

Accreditation Information

Accreditation is a testament of our commitment to educational quality and professional preparation. The Interior Design program is accredited by both the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). CIDA sets rigorous educational standards that ensure students from accredited programs are prepared to be well informed, responsible, and skilled interior design professionals. Students graduating from a CIDA accredited program are qualified to sit for the NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification) certification exams. NASAD establishes standards of knowledge and skills for degrees in art and design. Accreditation with NASAD requires that we maintain high professional standards in art and design education, and demonstrates our commitment to educating students in both interior design and the fine arts.

The Drexel University interior design program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Interior Design is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Avenue, Suite 350, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. 
 
The CIDA-accredited program prepares students for entry-level interior design practice, for advanced study, and to apply for membership in professional interior design organizations. The Bachelor of Science in Interior Design granted by Drexel University meets the educational requirement for eligibility to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Examination (NCIDQ Exam). For more information about NCIDQ Exam eligibility visit: https://www.cidq.org/eligibility-requirements. 

Student Statistics & Student Achievement

The following information represents the latest data available. 

Degrees awarded in June 2024
BS Interior Design: 25
MS Interior Architecture and Interior Architecture & Design: 31

Retention and Graduation rate for June 2024 graduates
Undergraduate Interior Design: 91% of the students enrolled as freshman during the Fall 2020-21 quarter returned for the Fall 2021-22 quarter
Undergraduate Interior Design: 94% of the returning Fall 2020 sophomores graduated in June 2024
Graduate Interior Architecture: 100% of the students entering the MS program in the summer or fall of 2022 graduated in June 2024
Graduate Interior Architecture & Design: 100% of the students entering the MS program in the summer or fall of 2021 graduated in June 2024

Percentage of 2021 Undergraduate Interior Design graduates attending graduate school or employed in design related areas: 88%
Number of Interior Design BS Degrees awarded in 2021: 32
Number accepted to graduate school: 9 (100% acceptance rate)
Number obtaining interior design related employment within 9 months: 19
Number unaccounted for: 4 (these students could not be reached)

Percentage of 2021 Graduate Interior Architecture & Design graduates attending graduate school or employed in design related areas: 100%
Number of Interior Architecture & Design MS Degrees awarded in 2021: 25
Number accepted to PhD Programs: 1 (1 applicants)
Number obtaining interior design related employment within 9 months: 24
Number unaccounted for: 0 (these students could not be reached)