Best Interior Design Schools Near Shelton, CT (2026)

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

Shelton, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering interior design programs. Shelton has a population of about 41,402. Median household income is $114,739 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Connecticut, the top-earning interior design-related role is Graphic Designer at a median $72,700 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Interior Design Schools to Shelton

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

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Shelton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of New Haven

West Haven, CT 9.2 miles from Shelton
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
56.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,126
Avg net price $34,192/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT 10.1 miles from Shelton
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
42.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,323
Avg net price $27,807/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT 11.9 miles from Shelton
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
74.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $88,794
Avg net price $48,095/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Connecticut State Community College

New Britain, CT 40.0 miles from Shelton
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
47.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,344
Avg net price $11,513/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 116

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Interior Design Wages Near Shelton

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Interior Designer$67,330
Graphic Designer$72,700

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.

Shelton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population41,402Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$114,739Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+43.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited interior design schools are near Shelton, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering interior design programs near Shelton. The closest is University of New Haven in West Haven, CT (9.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Suffolk County Community College (32.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying interior design-related roles in Connecticut are: Graphic Designer ($72,700), Interior Designer ($67,330). Wages for Shelton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in City of Milford (balance) instead of Shelton?

City of Milford (balance), CT is 6.8 miles from Shelton and has its own set of local interior design programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Shelton an affordable place to study interior design?

Shelton’s median household income of $114,739 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shelton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Connecticut 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 Shelton

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Shelton:

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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