Best Interior Design Schools Near Augusta, GA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Augusta, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering interior design programs. Augusta has a population of about 389,215. In Georgia, the top-earning interior design-related role is Architect at a median $100,420 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Interior Design Schools to Augusta

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

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA 66.9 miles from Augusta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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: 99

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Athens Technical College

Athens, GA 84.8 miles from Augusta
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah, GA 105.8 miles from Augusta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,954
Avg net price $49,430/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Lanier Technical College

Gainesville, GA 118.5 miles from Augusta
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Brenau University

Gainesville, GA 119.6 miles from Augusta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, GA 122.0 miles from Augusta
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Chattahoochee Technical College

Marietta, GA 148.0 miles from Augusta
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,138
Avg net price $3,407/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA 188.0 miles from Augusta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • 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: 74

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

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

Interior Design Wages Near Augusta

Augusta is part of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area (BLS area code 12260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Interior Designer $62,050 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $67,519
Graphic Designer $52,880 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $57,541
Architect $100,420 GA statewide $109,271
Commercial and Industrial Designer $91,360 GA statewide $99,412

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.

Augusta at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering interior design programs near Augusta. The closest is Augusta Technical College in Augusta, GA (4.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Athens Technical College (84.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying interior design-related roles near Augusta are: Architect ($100,420), Commercial and Industrial Designer ($91,360), Interior Designer ($62,050). 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 North Augusta instead of Augusta?

North Augusta, SC is 12.7 miles from Augusta 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.

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 Augusta

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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