{"id":1667,"date":"2020-10-02T17:08:32","date_gmt":"2020-10-02T17:08:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/developmenttwo.marymount.edu\/academics\/?page_id=1667"},"modified":"2026-03-04T09:18:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T14:18:07","slug":"internships-careers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-business-innovation-leadership-and-technology\/school-of-design-and-art\/undergraduate-programs\/interior-design\/internships-careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Internships & Careers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Interior Architecture + Design Internships<\/h2>\n

At Marymount University, we strongly believe in the powerful role that internships can play in shaping a student\u2019s career path. Internships give students the opportunity to explore an area of interest in a professional environment while building skills and knowledge necessary for success in their field. All Interior Architecture + Design majors at Marymount are required to complete an internship experience (course: ID-400) as part of their degree requirements.<\/strong><\/p>\n

While the studio and classroom afford you opportunities to gain theoretical knowledge and technical skills, an internship provides valuable practical experience. Internships are available during the junior and senior years with nationally recognized architectural and design firms, furniture and interior retailers, contract designers, and other organizations around the Washington, DC, area.<\/p>\n

Information for Current Students<\/h3>\n

For more information on internship sites and placements, please review the internship section in our School of Design + Art course<\/a> in Canvas. You can also email Prof. Jessica Bonness<\/a> or connect with Marymount\u2019s Center for Career Development<\/a> to learn more about resources across campus to support job search, polish your r\u00e9sum\u00e9, and practice your interviewing skills.<\/p>\n

Information for Employers<\/h3>\n

If you are interested in hosting a Marymount Interior Architecture + Design student at your firm, please contact Prof. Jessica Bonness<\/a>. Jessica is our faculty internship coordinator and works with all of our student during their internship semester in the School of Design + Art. She can assist you in posting your internship opportunity on our internal job board (Handshake) and promote it to our students.<\/p>\n

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Interior Architecture + Design Career Outlook<\/h2>\n

Interior Architecture and Design Jobs, Salaries, and Career Outlook for Interior Architecture and Design Professionals<\/h3>\n

The career outlook for interior architecture and design professionals is bright. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for interior designers in May 2019 was $56,040. The highest 10 percent earned more than $96,470.<\/p>\n

Obtaining a CIDA Accredited degree in interior design prepares you to work in these kinds of roles:<\/p>\n