Interior Design Accreditation

Mississippi State 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, 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 Science degree in interior design granted by Mississippi State University meets the educational requirement for eligibility to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Examination (NCIDQ Exam).

Learn more about NCIDQ Exam eligibility.

Student Achievement Data

It typically takes a full-time student taking approximately 13-16 credits per semester four years to complete the degree program. 

Student Attrition and Retention:

88% of students admitted in the fall of 2025 returned in the fall of 2026, putting attrition at 12%. (Data was collected using institutional records.) 

Graduation Rates:

Of the students graduating in 2026, 77% graduated in 4 years. (Data was collected using institutional records.) 

Acceptance into Graduate Programs:

100% Acceptance rate for graduates applying to graduate school (August 2026)

Job Placement Rates:

96% of students who graduated in 2026 are employed in interior design or a related profession. (Data was collected using institutional records.) 

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