Interior Design Student Achievement Data
Interior Design Degree Programs
University of the Incarnate Word, Interior Design (BFA): 124 credits hours
University of the Incarnate Word, Interior Merchandising and Management (BA): 123 credit hours
NOTE: The BFA degree began with the Fall 2017 cohort. This degree plan brings more studio classes and rigor to the program. The first graduating class for the BFA degree was Spring 2020
The BA degree began with the Fall 2020 cohort. This degree plan focuses on business courses after the first two years of interior design content. The first graduating cohort will be Spring 2024.
Time to Completion of Degree
It typically takes a full-time student taking approximately 15 to 16 credits per semester four years to complete the degree program.
For most transfer students to complete the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, it will take four years in addition to their current hours to complete the sequenced degree plan in Interior Design.
Some students choose to do a minor or a double major in Art or Business, which may extend their graduation by a year.
The following data was collected using institutional records (first-time in college cohorts only), student feedback in INTD 4395 Professional Practice immediately before graduation, an alumni survey that was administered six months after each class graduated, and additional follow-up surveys every year.
Student Enrollment
BA: Interior Merchandising and Design/an/a4| Years | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BFA: Interior Design | 34 | 50 | 47 | 46 | 42 |
| BA: Interior Merchandising and Management | n/a | n/a | 4 | 7 | 6 |
| Total Enrollment | 51 | 53 | 51 | 53 | 48 |
Student Attrition and Retention
Student attrition and retention is tracked only for First Time in College (FTIC) students starting their freshman year. This does not reflect all students within the Interior Design Department.
- Fall 2021: 90% of students admitted in the fall of 2021 and returned fall of 2022. This puts attrition at 10%
- Fall 2020: 90% of students admitted in the fall of 2020 returned in the fall of 2021. This puts attrition at 10%
- Fall 2019: 60% of students admitted in the fall of 2019 returned in the fall of 2020. This puts attrition at 40%.
- Fall 2018: 86% of students admitted in the fall of 2018 returned in the fall of 2019. This puts attrition at 14%.
- Fall 2017: 60% of students admitted in the fall of 2017 returned in the fall of 2018. This puts attrition at 40%.
Graduation Rates
Graduation rates are tracked only for First Time in College (FTIC) students starting their freshman year. This does not reflect all students within the Interior Design Department.
| Graduating year | % Graduated in 4 years | % Graduated in 5 years | % Graduated in 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 57% | 30% | 43% |
| 2021 | 30% | 43% | 43% |
| 2020 | 29% | 43% | 83% |
| 2019 | 14% | 29% | 0% |
| 2018 | 33% | 33% | 100% |
| 2017 | 22% | 75% | 67% |
Acceptance into Graduate Programs
| Graduating year | Applied for graduate school | % Accepted |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 out of 13 applied | 100% |
| 2021 | 3 out of 13 applied | 100% |
| 2020 | 1 out of 9 applied | 100% |
| 2019 | 0 out of 9 applied | n/a |
| 2018 | 1 out of 13 applied | 100% |
| 2017 | 1 out of 5 applied | 100% |
| 2016 | 2 out of 9 applied | 100% |
Job Placement Rates
Those employed in interior design or a related profession.
| Graduating year | Total # of graduates | # employed upon graduation | # currently employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13 | 11 | 12 |
| 2021 | 13 | 6 | 9 |
| 2020 | 9 | 7 | 9 |
| 2019 | 9 | 5 | 8 |
| 2018 | 13 | 8 | 9 * |
| 2017 | 5 | 3 | 4** |
| 2016 | 9 | 4 | 8** |
* 1 in grad school; 2 in the non-related field; 1 unknown
** 1 unknown