Interior Design Program Graduation Tracking - as of 03/27/2026
Job Placement after Graduation
2025 - At graduation: 9 of 28 (=32%) graduates of the program were working in the field or a closely related field. 3 months post graduation: 14 of 28 (=50%) graduates of the program were working in the field or a closely related field. 6 months post graduation: 17 of 28 (61%) graduates of the program were working in the field or a closely related field.
2024 - At graduation: 7 of 32 ( =22%) graduates of the program were working in the field or a closely related field. 3 months post graduation: 19 of 32 (=59%) graduates of the program were working in the field or a closely related field. 6 months post graduation: 22 of 32 (=69%) graduates of the program were working in the field or a closely related field.
2023 - At graduation: 9 of 29 (=31%) graduates of the program were working in the field or a closely related field. 3 months post graduation: 22 of 29 (=76%) graduates of the program were working in the field or a closely related field. 6 months post graduation: 23 of 29 (=79%) graduates of the program were working in the field or a closely related field.
2022 - When survey was taken at 3 months post graduation 12 of 24 graduates of the program are working in the field or a closely related field = (50%). When survey was taken at graduation 09 of 24 graduates of the program are working in the field or a closely related field and one of which persued graduate school = (37%).
2021 - When survey was taken at 6 months post graduation 32 of 40 graduates of the program are working in the field or a closely related field = (80%). Survey was conducted at multiple points after graduation due to impact of Covid-19 pandemic. 70% of 2021 graduates who sought positions in design were working in the field within 3 months of graduation.
2020 - When survey was taken 19 of 25 graduates of the program are working in the field or a closely related field = (76%). Survey was conducted at multiple points after graduation due to impact of Covid-19 pandemic. 52% of 2020 graduates who sought positions in design were working in the field within 6 months of graduation. 76% of 2020 graduates who sought positions in design were working in the field within 9 months of graduation.
2019 - When survey was taken 20 of 22 graduates of the program are working in the field or a closely related field = (91%). 91% of 2019 graduates who sought positions in design were working in the field within 6 months of graduation.
2018 - When survey was taken 17 of 18 graduates of the program are working in the field or a closely related field = (94%). 94% of 2018 graduates who sought positions in design were working in the field within 6 months of graduation.
Graduate School Acceptance
100% of graduates who applied directly from undergraduate to graduate program were accepted. Graduate school acceptances include: NC State, Drexel Univ., UNC-Charlotte, UNC-Greensboro, Florida State University, Savannah College of Art and Design, Clemson University, College of Charleston, Roger Williams, Virginia Tech. and Corcoran College of Art + Design.
Interior Design Majors' Graduation Rates
Our rates are calculated based on a student’s declaring a major and successfully completing the First Year Portfolio Review. The year stated is the year the student enrolled at Appalachian State University (Total as of 03/27/26).
2021 - Graduation Rate in Four Years is 81.3%. In Five Years (not yet available)
2020 - Graduation Rate in Four Years is 80%. In Five Years is 80%.
2019 - Graduation Rate in Four Years is 75%. In Five Years is 83.3%.
2018 - Graduation Rate in Four Years is 88.4%. In Five Years is NA%.
2017 - Graduation Rate in Four Years is 76.5%. In Five Years is 79.4%.
2016 - Graduation Rate in Four Years is 90%. In Five Years is 90%.
2015 - Graduation Rate in Four Years is 90%. In Five Years is 90%.
2014 - Graduation Rate in Four Years is 87.5%. In Five Years is 100%.
Interior Design Program Performance
Program Majors, Retention and Attrition
- Interior Design Majors:155 declared or intended majors (8/18/25), Link to the interactive dashboard with filters applied - login required.
- Interior Design Program Retention & Attrition: In fall of 2024 there were 108 declared interior design students and 95 (88%) of these students persisted in interior design (either were still enrolled in fall 2025 as interior design majors or had earned their 550A degree). Link to the interactive dashboard - login required.