Interior Design

Student Achievement Data

Texas Tech University, College of Human Sciences, Department of Design, Interior Design Program, Bachelor of Interior Design.

The following data was collected using institutional records and an alumni survey via email and social media that was administered four to six months after each graduation.

2023

Student Attrition and Retention 2024
90% of students admitted in Fall 2023 returned in the Fall 2024 putting the attrition at 10%.

Graduation Rates 2024
Of the students graduating in 2024, 100% graduated in 4 years. 

Acceptance into Graduate Programs in 2024
15% of the 26 students who graduated in 2024 applied for graduate school, and 100% were accepted. 100% attended graduate school. 

Job Placement Rates 2024
100% of the 26 students who graduated in 2024 are employed in interior design or a related field.

2022

Student Attrition and Retention 2022
93% of students admitted in Fall 2021 returned in the Fall 2022 putting the attrition at 7%. 

Graduation Rates 2022 
Of the students graduating in 2022, 100% graduated in 4 years. 

Acceptance into Graduate Programs in 2022 
28% of the 21 students who graduated in 2022 applied for graduate school, and 100% were accepted. 100% attended graduate school. 

Job Placement Rates 2022 
96% of the 21 students who graduated in 2022 are employed in interior design or a related field 

2021

Student Attrition and Retention 2021
90% of students admitted in Fall 2020 returned in the Fall 2021 putting the attrition at 10%

Graduation Rates 2021
Of the students graduating in 2020, 100% graduated in 4 years. 

Acceptance into Graduate Programs in 2021
15% of the 26 students who graduated in 2021 applied for graduate school, and 100% were accepted. 100% attended graduate school. 

Job Placement Rates 2021
96% of the 26 students who graduated in 2021 are employed in interior design or a related field.

2020

Student Attrition and Retention 2020
93% of students admitted in the fall of 2019 returned in the fall of 2020 putting attrition at 7%

Graduation Rates 2020
Of the students graduating in 2020, 100% graduated in 4 years. 

Acceptance into Graduate Programs in 2020
20% of the 30 students who graduated in 2020 applied for graduate school, and 20% were accepted. 20% attended graduate school.

Job Placement Rates 2020
80% of the 30 students who graduated in 2020 are employed in interior design or a related field.

2019

Student Attrition and Retention 2019
90% of students admitted in the fall of 2018 returned in the fall of 2019 putting attrition at 10%

Graduation Rates 2019
Of the students graduating in 2019, 100% graduated in 4 years. 

Acceptance into Graduate Programs in 2019
0% of the 17 students who graduated in 2019 applied for graduate school.

Job Placement Rates 2019
100% of the 17 students who graduated in 2019 are employed in interior design or a related field.

Interior Design Degree Accreditation

The Interior Design Program leading to the Bachelor of Interior Design is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Avenue, Suite 350, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503.

The CIDA-accredited program prepares students for entry-level interior design practice, for advanced study, and to apply for membership in professional interior design organizations. The Bachelor of Interior Design granted by Texas Tech University meets the educational requirement for eligibility to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Examination (NCIDQ Exam). For more information about NCIDQ Exam eligibility visit: https://www.cidq.org/eligibility-requirements.