Best Interior Design Schools Near Calhoun, GA (2026)

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

Calhoun, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering interior design programs, with tuition ranging from $4,772 to $17,756 per year for indexed programs. Calhoun has a population of about 17,611. Median household income is $51,439 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning interior design-related role is Interior Designer at a median $71,760 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Interior Design Schools to Calhoun

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

Chattahoochee Technical College

Marietta, GA 44.7 miles from Calhoun
  • 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

#2

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, GA 61.8 miles from Calhoun
  • 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

#3

Brenau University

Gainesville, GA 65.0 miles from Calhoun
  • 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 67.2 miles from Calhoun
  • 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 97.7 miles from Calhoun
  • 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 231.2 miles from Calhoun
  • 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 269.5 miles from Calhoun
  • 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 278.0 miles from Calhoun
  • 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 Calhoun

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Interior Designer$71,760
Graphic Designer$60,250

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.

Calhoun at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,611Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,439Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering interior design programs near Calhoun. The closest is Georgia Northwestern Technical College in Rome, GA (22.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Chattanooga State Community College (45.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying interior design-related roles in Georgia are: Interior Designer ($71,760), Graphic Designer ($60,250). Wages for Calhoun workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Dalton instead of Calhoun?

Dalton, GA is 19.2 miles from Calhoun 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 Calhoun an affordable place to study interior design?

Calhoun’s median household income of $51,439 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Calhoun 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 Calhoun

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

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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