Put Your Creativity to Work.
Whether you are just beginning a career as an interior designer or advancing your current professional interior design knowledge and skills, Marymount University can fit your needs – offering two graduate degrees in Interior Architecture + Design.
Interior Architecture & Design (M.A.)
At a Glance
Approximately 2 Year Program
STEM Program
Post-Professional & First-Professional Degree Options
Session Start Date Depends on Post- or First-Professional Degree Option
About the Interior Architecture & Design Program
Program Highlights
We have designed your learning experience with you in mind—that means building in advantages where we can, so you can focus on building your future. Here are just a few of these advantages in your program:
First-Professional Degree Option
For those with a baccalaureate degree not in interior design or architecture.
Perfect for creative individuals who are unsatisfied with their current career or career prospects.
Upon completion of this program, graduates are equipped to go straight into the interior design workforce with the software skills and problem-solving techniques needed to succeed in a variety of practice areas. Leading program with CIDA recognition
State-of-the-art design facilities
Hands-on learning through our annual Design-athon, field trips, internships or research pursuits
Affordable graduate assistantship options
63 credits
Classes offered on campus full time or part time, day and evening
Post-Professional Degree Option
For those with a baccalaureate degree in interior design or architecture.
Perfect for creative individuals who would like to expand their knowledge in areas related to evidence-based design research, design education, professional practice, digital technology, intrapreneurship, or business leadership.
Upon completion of this program, graduates are equipped to go straight into the interior design workforce with the software skills and problem-solving techniques needed to succeed in a variety of practice areas.
World-renowned faculty
State-of-the-art design facilities
Affordable graduate assistantship options
30-credit, 2-year on-campus program
Full time or part time, day or evening classes
Fall, Spring, and Summer enrollment
What Can I Do With an M.A. in Interior Architecture and Design?
Marymount Interior Architecture + Design graduate program alumni work at both large and small firms in Washington, D.C., and beyond.
Our graduates work in:
Office Design
Healthcare Design
Restaurant or Retail Design
Residential Design
Our graduates work for companies like:
Gensler, Washington, D.C. (ranked #1)
AECOM, Roanoke, Va. (ranked #3)
HOK, Washington, D.C. (ranked #6)
IA Interior Architects, Washington, D.C. (ranked #8)
Perkins Eastman, Washington, D.C. (ranked #11)
Smith Group, Washington, D.C. (ranked #13)
Interior Architecture & Design courses include:
Research Methods in Interior Design
Graduate Practice Studio I, II, & III
Textiles and Finish Materials
Thesis or Design Research Project I & 2
Let’s Get Started!
Marymount empowers graduate students to advance their careers, expand their expertise, and make a meaningful impact. Located in Arlington, Virginia—just minutes from Washington, D.C.—Marymount offers nationally ranked, career-focused programs grounded in the liberal arts and guided by a commitment to intellectual curiosity, service, and global perspective.
As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and one of the nation’s most diverse campuses, Marymount provides a dynamic environment where students from around the world learn, lead, and Learn with Purpose.
Why Marymount University?
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“My professors guided me through uncertainty, helped shape my career goals, and gave me the confidence to consider a Ph.D. in education.”
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Aileen Martinez
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“The small program size helped me form lasting bonds with faculty and classmates—supportive relationships that shaped both my academic and personal growth.”
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Ellington Mendez
M.A. in Forensic and Legal
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“Marymount gave me the support and flexibility to transition from engineering into physical therapy—and make a full-circle career change I’m proud of.”
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Eva Cepeda
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“I’m earning dual master’s degrees in IT and business at Marymount to stand out in the competitive tech industry.”
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Mohamed Mongalgi (international)
Dual Master’s in Business
Administration and Information
Technology (MBA/MS)
Ready to advance your career at Marymount University?
Our programs give you the tools you need to build the future you want.