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Student achievement data for the Bachelor of Science in the Interior Design program at Meredith College is published below. Learn more about accreditation from the Council for Interior Design Accreditation.

Disclosure Statement for CIDA Accredited Status:

“The interior design program leading to the Batchelor of Science 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 Batchelor of Science granted by Meredith College 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.”

Job Placement - Within Six Months of Graduation

2023
88% of students responded to a survey about employment status within 6 months of graduating. Of the respondents, 77.3% were employed in the field within 6 months.
 
2022
81% of students responded to a survey about employment status within 6 months of graduating. Of the respondents, 93.75% were employed in the field within 6 months.
 

Acceptance into Graduate Programs

2023
No applications to graduate school.
 
2022
1 out of 21 students who graduated in 2022 applied for graduate school and 100% were accepted.

Graduation Rates

2023

96% of the students from the class of 2023 graduated in 4 years or less. 

2022

100% of the students from the class of 2022 graduated in 4 years or less. 

Retention

2023

97% of the interior design students enrolled during the 2023 spring semester are returning for the fall 2023 semester to continue their degree program. 

2022

100% of the interior design students enrolled during the 2022 spring semester are returning for the fall 2022 semester to continue their degree program.