Best Interior Design Schools Near Fairbanks, AK (2026)

Updated August 25, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Fairbanks, Alaska has 1 accredited school offering interior design programs. Fairbanks has a population of about 32,242. Median household income is $72,077 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Alaska, the top-earning interior design-related role is Interior Designer at a median $63,320 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Interior Design Schools to Fairbanks

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer interior design programs near Fairbanks, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Fairbanks city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alaska schools on the Alaska interior design page.

Interior Design Wages Near Fairbanks

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Alaska, statewide)
Interior Designer$63,320
Graphic Designer$62,570

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Fairbanks at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population32,242Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$72,077Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+26.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)103.2 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited interior design schools are near Fairbanks, AK?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering interior design programs near Fairbanks. The closest is University of Alaska Fairbanks in Fairbanks, AK (5.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Alaska Fairbanks (5.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying interior design roles in Alaska?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying interior design-related roles in Alaska are: Interior Designer ($63,320), Graphic Designer ($62,570). Wages for Fairbanks workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Is Fairbanks an affordable place to study interior design?

Fairbanks’s median household income of $72,077 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fairbanks while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alaska public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Fairbanks

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Data verified: August 25, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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