{"id":1950,"date":"2020-10-05T19:07:54","date_gmt":"2020-10-05T19:07:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/developmenttwo.marymount.edu\/academics\/?page_id=1950"},"modified":"2021-09-10T17:07:56","modified_gmt":"2021-09-10T17:07:56","slug":"internships-careers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-business-innovation-leadership-and-technology\/school-of-design-and-art\/graduate-programs\/interior-design-ma\/internships-careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Internships & Careers"},"content":{"rendered":"
The career outlook for interior 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
Marymount\u2019s Interior Design\u00a0alumni are currently employed\u00a0at 6 of the top 15 interior design firms in the country. Many of these firms have offices in the Metro DC area.<\/p>\n
Top 15 firms employing Marymount ID alumni:<\/strong><\/p>\n We are proud to share Marymount ID Alumni are also star employed at the following firms:<\/p>\n <\/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 For more information on internship sites and placements, email Prof. Jessica Bonness<\/a>. Marymount\u2019s Center for Career Development<\/a> can help you prepare for your internship and job search, polish your r\u00e9sum\u00e9, and practice your interviewing skills.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Our rigorous program will prepare you to face a demanding job market.\u00a0Marymount\u2019s Interior Design program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation<\/a>, which qualifies graduates to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification<\/a> exam.<\/p>\n As you prepare for your career, here are some links you might find useful to research your options.<\/p>\n The following journals are referenced by students, educators, and practitioners.<\/p>\n Interior Design Jobs, Salary, and Career Outlook The career outlook for interior 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. Obtaining a CIDA Accredited degree in interior design prepares you to work in […]<\/p>\n\n
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Interior Design Internships<\/h3>\n
NCIDQ Examination and Professional Organizations<\/h3>\n
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