Interior Design at Santa Monica College in Santa Monica, CA

Visual & Performing Arts Certificate CIP 50.0408

Total Graduates

18

Class of 2023

Male Graduates

28%

5 of 18

Female Graduates

72%

13 of 18

Annual Tuition

$1,104

In-state rate

Available Degrees for Interior Design

Certificate 18 grads Certificate 10 grads Associate's 12 grads

Program Popularity

#19
of 63 colleges nationally
69.8%
Produces more graduates than 69.8% of colleges offering this program
988
Total national graduates (Certificate)

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Interior Design.
Degree Level Certificate
CIP Code 50.0408
Program Family Visual & Performing Arts

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 18 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 28% male, 72% female

Salary & Earnings

Typical earnings for occupations related to this program

Interior designers

Primary Occupation
$63,490
Median Annual Salary
$38,480 $106,090
10th percentile 90th percentile
69,580 employed nationally +3.2% projected growth

Related Occupations

Architecture teachers, postsecondary +2%
$101,480

Salary data reflects typical earnings for related occupations nationally, not specific earnings of graduates from this institution. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024).

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

$101,480

10-Year Job Growth

+2%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
$81,184+2%
75%
primary100% confidence
Interior Designers SOC: 27-1025
$50,792+3.2%
75%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$76,110

Peak Salary

$126,850

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (10)

Learning Strategies
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Instructing
Active Listening
Writing
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Active Learning
Monitoring

Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

A
Artistic
S
Social
I
Investigative

creative expression and innovation; helping and working with people; research, analysis, and problem-solving

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Creative design
  • Artistic expression
  • Helping others
  • Teaching
  • Conducting research
  • Solving complex problems

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

Creative
Imaginative
Empathetic
Patient
Analytical
Curious

💡 Interests

Creative design
Artistic expression
Helping others
Teaching
Conducting research
Solving complex problems

Work Values

Learning Strategies
Speaking
Active Listening
Helping others
Knowledge
Creativity

Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy creative expression and innovation; helping and working with people; research, analysis, and problem-solving?

2

Do you value learning strategies?

3

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
  • Creative individuals who value originality
  • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others

Consider These Challenges:

  • Those who prefer routine tasks
  • Those who prefer structured, rule-based environments
  • Those who prefer working independently
💭

Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.

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