Best Interior Design Schools Near Alpharetta, GA (2026)

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

Alpharetta, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering interior design programs. Alpharetta has a population of about 66,355. Median household income is $146,581 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 71.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning interior design-related role is Interior Designer at a median $72,490 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Interior Design Schools to Alpharetta

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer interior design programs near Alpharetta, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Alpharetta 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 Alpharetta. 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

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, GA 14.0 miles from Alpharetta
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
55.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,025
Avg net price $6,696/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Chattahoochee Technical College

Marietta, GA 18.7 miles from Alpharetta
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
52.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,138
Avg net price $3,407/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 100

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Brenau University

Gainesville, GA 30.4 miles from Alpharetta
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
40.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,003
Avg net price $18,924/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Lanier Technical College

Gainesville, GA 33.6 miles from Alpharetta
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
51.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,623
Avg net price $7,799/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Athens Technical College

Athens, GA 53.8 miles from Alpharetta
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
54.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,951
Avg net price $6,949/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA 183.3 miles from Alpharetta
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
56.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,236
Avg net price $15,267/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA 230.0 miles from Alpharetta
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
49.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 72%
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,361
Avg net price $10,945/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,124
Out‑of‑state$17,836
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah, GA 230.1 miles from Alpharetta
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
51.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,954
Avg net price $49,430/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Interior Design Wages Near Alpharetta

Alpharetta is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (BLS area code 12060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Interior Designer$72,490Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$72,418
Graphic Designer$62,680Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$62,617

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.

Alpharetta at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population66,355Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$146,581Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+71.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.1 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited interior design schools are near Alpharetta, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering interior design programs near Alpharetta. The closest is Gwinnett Technical College in Lawrenceville, GA (14.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus (21.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying interior design roles near Alpharetta?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying interior design-related roles near Alpharetta are: Interior Designer ($72,490), Graphic Designer ($62,680). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Johns Creek instead of Alpharetta?

Johns Creek, GA is 4.8 miles from Alpharetta 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 Alpharetta an affordable place to study interior design?

Alpharetta’s median household income of $146,581 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Alpharetta while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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 Alpharetta

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

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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