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Interior Design

Offerings for Interior Design:

AS Degree	AA Degree	AAS Degree
The AS degree, like the AA degree, contains the 1st and 2nd year bachelor's degree courses for transfer to a four-year college. The AS degree includes a higher concentration in math and science than the AA degree. More	Related to the baccalaureate degree, the AA degree does not have a declared major, but contains 1st and 2nd year courses which will generally transfer to a four-year college or university. More	This degree is designed to prepare you for employment in a specific career. In addition to general education requirements, specific technical or occupational curriculum is required for each program. More
Certificate	Bachelor's Degree
Need to freshen up your skills? Try one of our credit certificates! A certificate is a great option for those who want to obtain a new skill or advance in their current field. More	Once you have completed your first two years of college coursework at one of the campuses with Lone Star College System, you may want to continue at LSC-University Center to earn your bachelor's degree. Obtaining a bachelor's degree can help you stand out to a potential employer and increase your earning potential. More

Full Offerings Available At:	Some Courses Available At:
Kingwood	LSC-Online

Salary:
Median annual earnings for wage and salary interior designers were $42,260 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $31,830 and $57,230. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $24,270, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $78,760. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of interior designers in May 2006 were:

Architectural, engineering, and related services $46,750
Architectural services $46,750
Specialized design services $43,250
Furniture stores $38,980
Building material and supplies dealers $36,650

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. Interior designers working in retail stores usually earn a commission, which can be irregular.

For residential design projects, self-employed interior designers and those working in smaller firms usually earn a per-hour consulting fee, plus a percentage of the total cost of furniture, lighting, artwork, and other design elements. For commercial projects, they might charge a per-hour consulting fee, charge by the square footage, or charge a flat fee for the whole project. Also, designers who use specialty contractors usually earn a percentage of the contractor's earnings on the project in return for hiring the contractor. Self-employed designers must provide their own benefits.

Job Growth:
Employment of interior designers is expected to be faster than average; however, keen competition for jobs is expected.

For more information please visit our Interior Design Department.

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