Completing a degree, either an associate or bachelors, is becoming increasingly more important to the interior design profession. Be sure to cover these three important steps before making your final decision on an interior design degree school.

Step One: Check Accreditation
You should first check that the institution you are considering is properly accredited. The accrediting body for interior design schools is the nonprofit Foundation for Interior Design Education and Research.

Step Two: Research Programs That Fit Your Needs
You have many options: two-year programs or four-year programs, big universities or small colleges or art and design schools, even home study.

Step Three: Talk with a Faculty Member
Set up an appointment with a faculty member at the schools you are most interested in. This is a good way to decide whether or not a program is right for you.

Find the full list of FIDER-accredited schools on this page.