Interior Decorator

at Penn Foster

   New Orleans Catalog

About

Our online interior decorating classes not only cover basic design skills but also how to identify quality materials and design layouts to satisfy clients' needs. Students in our online interior decorator courses are also eligible to receive discounts on all EZ-Decorator™ systems, supplements, grids, and furniture and room planners. The materials in this course will cover the basics of interior decorating, from furniture selection and color to lighting and accessories. You will even learn how to organize your own interior decorating business.

At Penn Foster, you can...

  • Start and Study When You Want
  • Learn at home or on the go through our custom-designed, mobile-friendly student portal, available 24/7. Have a Committed Support System
  • While you can study at home, you’re not alone! Our dedicated Student Services Department, Student Community, and instructors are just a call or email away. Access Local Hands-On Training
  • Gain hands-on, real-world experience by taking advantage of our Work Experience Option, which you can add to your resume or job applications! Set Your Goals and Pace
  • Customize your study schedule with progress-tracking and goal-setting tools that keep you moving forward.? Trust our Proven Reputation
  • With 58,000 + graduates in 2019 from our accredited high school, career school, and college, you're in good hands! Connect with Other Students
  • Connect in real-time with other students in this program within the Penn Foster Community.

Takes

5 Months

Costs

$1k

Leads to

$52.4k careers

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Example Career

Interior Designers

Plan, design, and furnish the internal space of rooms or buildings. Design interior environments or create physical layouts that are practical, aesthetic, and conducive to the intended purposes. May specialize in a particular field, style, or phase of interior design.

Arts, A/V Tech, & Communications
Architecture & Construction

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Entry

Median

High

Salary

Hourly Wage

$26,060

$52,370

$98,260

$12.53

$25.18

$47.24

Artistic
Enterprising

Is this a career path I'll enjoy?

Interior designers select the elements that define an interior space, from furniture and paint colors to lighting and floor coverings. They may sketch freehand or use design software to create a plan that suits the client's needs and preferences, and also reflects how the space will be used.

On average, an entry-level Interior Designer in Louisiana can expect to earn ~$14/hr.

What skills and credentials will I gain?

Licensing and/or certification requirements for jobs in this field are not the same in every state and may include educational, testing, and/or experiential requirements beyond those offered in the Penn Foster Program. Prospective students should contact the state professional licensing board or similar regulatory body in the state(s) where they plan to work to determine their requirements before enrolling in this Program. For more information, visit our website below.

Interior Decorator at Penn Foster

Admissions

   High school diploma or equivalency

At Penn Foster, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to receive a quality, affordable education. That’s why we created an open admissions policy that allows students to enroll in our online college, career school, or online high school at any time, from anywhere, and begin their lessons immediately. We have minimal admissions requirements, so there’s no waiting and no anxiety. Enrolling in a Penn Foster program is fast and easy. Get started on building a better future today.

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Contact

Who do I contact?

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