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Interior Design Accreditation

Interior Design Accreditation

Mississippi Â鶹´«Ã½ University | Interior Design Department
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design

The Department of Interior Design leading to the Bachelor of Science degree is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, , 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 Science degree in interior design granted by Mississippi Â鶹´«Ã½ 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: .


Student Achievement Data

It typically takes a full-time student taking approximately 12-15 credits per semester four years to complete the degree program.

Student Attrition and Retention:

93% of students admitted in the fall of 2021 returned in the fall of 2022, putting attrition at 7%. (Data was collected using institutional records.)

Graduation Rates:

Of the students graduating in 2022, 51% graduated in 4 years. (Data was collected using institutional records.)

Acceptance into Graduate Programs:

N/A

Job Placement Rates:

100% of students who graduated in 2022 are employed in interior design or a related profession. (Data was collected using institutional records.)


By the Numbers ...

168 Students (enrolled fall 2022)
25 Undergraduate degrees awarded (2022)
60 National, international, and regional student awards (2021-2022)
100% Internship placement rate for students graduating in August 2022
100% Employment rate for students who graduated in August 2022
n/a Acceptance rate for graduates applying to graduate school (August 2022)
90% Student acceptance rate for Portfolio Review in 2022
50% Rate of students graduating in August 2022 who completed degree in 4 years
93% Rate of students enrolled in the 2021 spring semester who returned for the 2022 fall semester

 

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