McAllen, Texas has 2 accredited schools offering interior design programs. McAllen has a population of about 143,789. Median household income is $60,165 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area, the top-earning interior design-related role is Interior Designer at a median $46,850 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Interior Design Schools to McAllen
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer interior design programs near McAllen, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from McAllen 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 McAllen.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,224
Avg net price
$4,273/yr
TuitionIn‑state$3,412
Out‑of‑state$9,952
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,733
Avg net price
$22,775/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 22
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,131
Avg net price
$10,836/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,906
Avg net price
$16,805/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$75,121
Avg net price
$19,857/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 96%
- Programs offered: 16
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,254
Avg net price
$5,737/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,062
Avg net price
$12,143/yr
TuitionIn‑state$2,490
Out‑of‑state$6,690
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
90%
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,211
Avg net price
$16,404/yr
TuitionIn‑state$9,228
Out‑of‑state$19,068
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas interior design page.
Interior Design Wages Near McAllen
McAllen is part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area (BLS area code 32580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Interior Designer | $46,850 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $54,540 |
| Graphic Designer | $42,170 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $49,092 |
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.
McAllen at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 143,789 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $60,165 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 32.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 85.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other McAllen-Area Cities With Interior Design Programs
- Pharr, TX – 4.9 mi away (77,320 pop)
- Mission, TX – 5.0 mi away (83,563 pop)
- San Juan, TX – 6.2 mi away (36,663 pop)
- Edinburg, TX – 8.5 mi away (87,650 pop)
- Weslaco, TX – 16.5 mi away (40,033 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited interior design schools are near McAllen, TX?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering interior design programs near McAllen. The closest is South Texas College in McAllen, TX (4.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas Southmost College (51.8 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying interior design roles near McAllen?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying interior design-related roles near McAllen are: Interior Designer ($46,850), Graphic Designer ($42,170). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Pharr instead of McAllen?
Pharr, TX is 4.9 miles from McAllen 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 McAllen an affordable place to study interior design?
McAllen’s median household income of $60,165 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in McAllen 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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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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