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Interior Designer
For an Interior Design career, creativity is only part of the picture. Creating spaces in which people live, work, and play requires you to apply a wide range of skills, including drafting, space planning, computer-aided design, and problem-solving, as well as knowledge of interior construction and building codes. You also need good communication skills to work successfully with clients, architects, and contractors.
Baker’s program prepares you with the knowledge and training you need to enter this profession. Through classroom work and the real-world experience provided by internship/cooperative education opportunities, you develop and refine your creative, technical, mechanical, and business skills. You study everything from textiles and furnishings to blueprints and building codes. You will be guided by industry professionals throughout and graduate with skills and a portfolio that can help you land the job you want.
– Marge Stoika Baker student, Interior Design ProgramBaker totally prepared me to do my job. What I learned in the design department has more than amply prepared me for what my boss expects of me in the real workplace.
Career Facts
- The average annual salary for Interior Designers is $50,200.
- Employment of Interior Designers is expected to grow by about 19 percent through 2016, which is faster than average.
- There is intense competition in this field because it attracts many talented individuals.
- Interior Design salaries vary widely with the specialty, type of employer, number of years of experience, and reputation of the individuals. Among salaried Interior Designers, those in large specialized design and architectural firms tend to earn higher and more stable salaries.
- Advancement in this field requires full-time work experience, followed by a qualifying examination administered by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification.
Programs
- Associate
- Undergraduate
Want to get the ball rolling?
Everything about our college is aimed at getting you the job you want in the shortest time possible — from our affordable tuition, to how we choose our programs, to our small class sizes, and flexible class schedules.
Discover what Baker can do for your future. Schedule a visit or enroll online today.
