Best Interior Design Schools Near Beckley, WV (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Beckley, West Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering interior design programs. Beckley has a population of about 16,977. Median household income is $39,939 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In West Virginia, the top-earning interior design-related role is Architect at a median $96,470 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Interior Design Schools to Beckley

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer interior design programs near Beckley, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Beckley city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Interior Design Wages Near Beckley

Occupation Median Annual Wage (West Virginia, statewide)
Interior Designer $49,800
Graphic Designer $40,350
Architect $96,470
Commercial and Industrial Designer $73,030

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.

Beckley at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 16,977 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $39,939 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 25.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 88.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited interior design schools are near Beckley, WV?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering interior design programs near Beckley. The closest is BridgeValley Community & Technical College in South Charleston, WV (48.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Virginia Western Community College (76.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying interior design roles in West Virginia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying interior design-related roles in West Virginia are: Architect ($96,470), Commercial and Industrial Designer ($73,030), Interior Designer ($49,800). Wages for Beckley workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Bluefield instead of Beckley?

Bluefield, WV is 36.5 miles from Beckley 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 Beckley an affordable place to study interior design?

Beckley’s median household income of $39,939 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Beckley while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and West Virginia 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 Beckley

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Data verified: September 6, 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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