Best Interior Design Schools Near Brownwood, TX (2026)

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

Brownwood, Texas has 2 accredited schools offering interior design programs, with tuition ranging from $3,750 to $13,822 per year for indexed programs. Brownwood has a population of about 18,805. Median household income is $47,821 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning interior design-related role is Interior Designer at a median $65,160 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Interior Design Schools to Brownwood

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

Abilene Christian University

Abilene, TX 67.9 miles from Brownwood
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
54.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,736
Avg net price $26,182/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Baylor University

Waco, TX 108.2 miles from Brownwood
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
70.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 51%
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,793
Avg net price $41,104/yr
Tuition
In‑state$58,100
Out‑of‑state$58,100
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX 117.0 miles from Brownwood
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
72.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,424
Avg net price $36,660/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX 122.8 miles from Brownwood
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
84.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,121
Avg net price $19,857/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX 129.8 miles from Brownwood
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
64.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,199
Avg net price $13,951/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX 140.3 miles from Brownwood
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
64.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,906
Avg net price $16,805/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Dallas College

Dallas, TX 146.9 miles from Brownwood
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
60.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,714
Avg net price $3,214/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Wade College

Dallas, TX 147.1 miles from Brownwood
  • 4 year
48.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,657
Avg net price $20,778/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Interior Design Wages Near Brownwood

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Interior Designer$65,160
Graphic Designer$60,150

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.

Brownwood at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,805Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,821Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited interior design schools are near Brownwood, TX?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering interior design programs near Brownwood. The closest is Abilene Christian University in Abilene, TX (67.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Central Texas College (80.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying interior design-related roles in Texas are: Interior Designer ($65,160), Graphic Designer ($60,150). Wages for Brownwood workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Stephenville instead of Brownwood?

Stephenville, TX is 56.3 miles from Brownwood 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 Brownwood an affordable place to study interior design?

Brownwood’s median household income of $47,821 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Brownwood while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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 Brownwood

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

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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