Best Interior Design Schools Near Sedalia, MO (2026)

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

Sedalia, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering interior design programs, with tuition ranging from $10,050 to $22,947 per year for indexed programs. Sedalia has a population of about 21,869. Median household income is $50,668 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning interior design-related role is Interior Designer at a median $59,610 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Interior Design Schools to Sedalia

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

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO 27.5 miles from Sedalia
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
54.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 64%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,560
Avg net price $14,462/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,050
Out‑of‑state$18,600
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Park University

Parkville, MO 84.6 miles from Sedalia
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
41.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,309
Avg net price $21,032/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, MO 147.3 miles from Sedalia
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
64.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,105
Avg net price $22,066/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Saint Louis Community College

Bridgeton, MO 150.8 miles from Sedalia
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
34.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,325
Avg net price $8,440/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts

Saint Louis, MO 163.7 miles from Sedalia
  • 4 year
36.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,058
Avg net price $19,137/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO 223.3 miles from Sedalia
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
47.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,030
Avg net price $15,882/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Interior Design Wages Near Sedalia

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide)
Interior Designer$59,610
Graphic Designer$56,750

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.

Sedalia at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,869Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$50,668Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited interior design schools are near Sedalia, MO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering interior design programs near Sedalia. The closest is State Fair Community College in Sedalia, MO (1.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Missouri-Kansas City (75.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying interior design-related roles in Missouri are: Interior Designer ($59,610), Graphic Designer ($56,750). Wages for Sedalia workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Warrensburg instead of Sedalia?

Warrensburg, MO is 26.9 miles from Sedalia 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 Sedalia an affordable place to study interior design?

Sedalia’s median household income of $50,668 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sedalia while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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 Sedalia

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

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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