Augusta, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering interior design programs. Augusta has a population of about 389,215. In the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area, the top-earning interior design-related role is Interior Designer at a median $62,050 annually (BLS OEWS, 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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.
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,236
Avg net price
$15,267/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 29
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$35,951
Avg net price
$6,949/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,954
Avg net price
$49,430/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 87%
- Programs offered: 13
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$37,623
Avg net price
$7,799/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,003
Avg net price
$18,924/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 64%
- Programs offered: 12
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,025
Avg net price
$6,696/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$37,138
Avg net price
$3,407/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
72%
Graduation rate
42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,361
Avg net price
$10,945/yr
TuitionIn‑state$6,124
Out‑of‑state$17,836
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 6
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
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 |
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 |
Other Augusta-Area Cities With Interior Design Programs
- North Augusta, SC – 12.7 mi away (22,932 pop)
- Aiken, SC – 22.9 mi away (30,937 pop)
- Greenwood, SC – 57.5 mi away (42,279 pop)
- Lexington, SC – 65.2 mi away (20,988 pop)
- Statesboro, GA – 66.3 mi away (40,141 pop)
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: Interior Designer ($62,050), Graphic Designer ($52,880). 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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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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