Best Interior Design Schools Near Ferndale, MI (2026)

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

Ferndale, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering interior design programs, with tuition ranging from $53,350 to $66,014 per year for indexed programs. Ferndale has a population of about 19,156. Median household income is $91,732 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 56.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, the top-earning interior design-related role is Graphic Designer at a median $60,210 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Interior Design Schools to Ferndale

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

Lawrence Technological University

Southfield, MI 6.2 miles from Ferndale
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
57.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,151
Avg net price $32,918/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

College for Creative Studies

Detroit, MI 7.9 miles from Ferndale
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
34.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 92%
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,860
Avg net price $34,617/yr
Tuition
In‑state$53,350
Out‑of‑state$53,350
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, MI 10.7 miles from Ferndale
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,795
Avg net price $660/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI 29.1 miles from Ferndale
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,793
Avg net price $15,407/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Adrian College

Adrian, MI 61.4 miles from Ferndale
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
42.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,504
Avg net price $25,368/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI 70.8 miles from Ferndale
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
80.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,253
Avg net price $19,680/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI 113.7 miles from Ferndale
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
60.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,874
Avg net price $17,597/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,760
Out‑of‑state$14,760
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI 127.1 miles from Ferndale
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
63.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,562
Avg net price $15,273/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Interior Design Wages Near Ferndale

Ferndale is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area (BLS area code 19820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Interior Designer$59,210Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$59,033
Graphic Designer$60,210Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$60,030

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.

Ferndale at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,156Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$91,732Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+56.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.3 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited interior design schools are near Ferndale, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering interior design programs near Ferndale. The closest is Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, MI (6.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Henry Ford College (10.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying interior design-related roles near Ferndale are: Graphic Designer ($60,210), Interior Designer ($59,210). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Oak Park instead of Ferndale?

Oak Park, MI is 2.6 miles from Ferndale 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 Ferndale an affordable place to study interior design?

Ferndale’s median household income of $91,732 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ferndale while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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 Ferndale

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

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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