Located in Manhattan's Upper East Side, this accredited private college is exclusively dedicated to interior design, and has been ranked among the Top 10 design programs in the nation by DesignIntelligence. Degrees offered in interior design range from associate's to master's degrees. Admission to degreed programs requires the student to have an assembled portfolio of completed designs. For students who need to develop their portfolio, a preparatory certificate program in Basic Interior Design is available. With its focused curriculum and moderate tuition, this school is optimal for students seeking a well-rounded education in interior design.
New York School of Interior Design
170 East 70th Street
New York, NY 10021
212-472-1500
nysid.edu
Also located in Manhattan, this college offers degree programs in various areas of art and design, including interior design degrees ranging from associate's through master's degrees. Topics may include representation and analysis, furniture and construction, art history, critical studies in design, and others. For high school students desiring to prepare the portfolio required for admission, the school also offers a pre-college certificate program. This school is known for its progressive, forward-thinking and socially responsible approach to design; as such, it is also one of the more expensive schools.
Parsons The New School for Design
66 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10011
212-229-8900
newschool.edu/parsons
This large art/design school in Manhattan hosts over 10,000 students. Its interior design program requires incoming students to begin with the associates degree in interior design before moving into the bachelor's program -- a combined four-year process. Students holding a qualifying degree from another school may be admitted directly into the bachelor's portion of the program. Topics covered include presentation techniques, perspective drawing, computer rendering and interior architectural detail. As part of the State University of New York, it is one of the few public colleges devoted to design and fashion, and as such provides a quality education at a more affordable tuition than its competitors.
Fashion Institute of Technology
227 W. 27th St.
New York, NY 10001
212-217-7999
fitnyc.edu
Located in the southwest corner of Manhattan, this school is part of the nationwide Art Institutes organization, and currently offers an associate's degree in interior design. Because it is a relatively new program for the Art Institute, the school requests prospective students to contact the school directly for more information on curriculum and admission to the program.
The Art Institute of New York City
11 Beach Street
New York, NY 10013
212-226-5500
artinstitutes.edu