Southgate, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering interior design programs, with tuition ranging from $53,350 to $66,014 per year for indexed programs. Southgate has a population of about 29,551. Median household income is $64,635 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.4% 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 Southgate
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer interior design programs near Southgate, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Southgate 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 Southgate.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$34,795
Avg net price
$660/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
92%
Graduation rate
70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,860
Avg net price
$34,617/yr
TuitionIn‑state$53,350
Out‑of‑state$53,350
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 11
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$69,151
Avg net price
$32,918/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 19
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,793
Avg net price
$15,407/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 68%
- Programs offered: 39
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,504
Avg net price
$25,368/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 63%
- Programs offered: 17
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$67,253
Avg net price
$19,680/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 25
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,562
Avg net price
$15,273/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
90%
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,874
Avg net price
$17,597/yr
TuitionIn‑state$14,760
Out‑of‑state$14,760
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 36
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan interior design page.
Interior Design Wages Near Southgate
Southgate 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Interior Designer | $59,210 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $59,033 |
| Graphic Designer | $60,210 | Detroit-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.
Southgate at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 29,551 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $64,635 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.3 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Southgate-Area Cities With Interior Design Programs
- Wyandotte, MI – 2.6 mi away (24,955 pop)
- Lincoln Park, MI – 3.0 mi away (36,720 pop)
- Taylor, MI – 3.5 mi away (61,177 pop)
- Allen Park, MI – 3.8 mi away (27,214 pop)
- Dearborn, MI – 7.5 mi away (94,444 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited interior design schools are near Southgate, MI?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering interior design programs near Southgate. The closest is Henry Ford College in Dearborn, MI (8.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Schoolcraft Community College District (18.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying interior design roles near Southgate?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying interior design-related roles near Southgate 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 Wyandotte instead of Southgate?
Wyandotte, MI is 2.6 miles from Southgate 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 Southgate an affordable place to study interior design?
Southgate’s median household income of $64,635 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Southgate 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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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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