Interior Architecture Program

The interior design program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture 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 in Interior Architecture granted by Purdue in Indianapolis 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: .

Program Educational Objectives

The educational objectives for the B.S. in Interior Architecture are:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the design process by solving problems that are quantitative in nature
• Exhibit design solutions that are sensitive to the health, safety, and welfare of the public
• Analyze complex issues and apply evidence-based design methodology in multidisciplinary fields
• Display advanced knowledge of the technology used in Architecture and Design disciplines
• Practice effective communication skills in oral, written, and visual presentations
• Work collaboratively and effectively in interior architecture related industries
• Understand the environmental, ethical, cultural, contemporary, and diverse aspects of Interior Architecture
• Continue professional advancement through life-long learning, and be responsible citizens of the planet

Careers

• Interior designers in Interior Design and Architectural firms
• Self-employed designers
• Space planners
• Facility managers
• Sales and/or design associates in retail or manufacturing settings
• Showroom designers
• Product designers
• Way-finding specialists
• Manufacturer’s representatives for products used in the design and construction area
• Equipment and/or furnishing specifiers
• BIM technicians for design related firms
• Kitchen and bath designers
• Showroom managers

Student Achievement Data

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It typically takes a full-time student taking approximately 15 credits per semester four years to complete the degree program. Students with transfer credit might finish in three to three and a half years, while students taking classes on a part-time basis might take five or more years to graduate.

The following data was collected using institutional records and alumni surveys which were administered 6 months after the class of 2025 graduated. 16 out of 24 alumni responded to the survey.

Student Attrition and Retention

88% of students admitted in the fall of 2025 returned in the fall of 2026, putting attrition at 12%.  

Graduation Rates

Of the students graduating in 2025, 72% graduated in 4 years and 25% graduated in 5 years.  

Acceptance into Graduate Programs

3 out of 24 students who graduated in 2025 applied for graduate school.  

Job Placement Rates

94% of students who graduated in 2025 are employed in interior design or a related profession.