Associate of Arts Interior Design
Gain Practical Design Knowledge with an Online Associate Degree in Interior Design
Interior design is more than style; it’s a calling to create spaces that uplift, support, and serve. Liberty University’s online Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Interior Design seeks to help you develop the creative and practical skills to design meaningful environments for homes, offices, and beyond.
Whether you’re drawn to textures, color, flow, or form, this program can help turn your passion into a skill set that adds value to people’s daily lives. You’ll explore how design choices impact how people feel and function in a space and how your design work can be guided by integrity, compassion, and thoughtful stewardship.
From layout planning and aesthetic principles to historical influences and material selection, this degree can help equip you with a comprehensive residential and commercial design foundation. And because the program is offered 100% online, you can study interior design on your schedule without putting your life on hold.
What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Associate of Arts in Interior Design?
- Application of design principles to real-world spaces
- Material types, color theory, and modern interior design history
- Techniques for planning, rendering, and visually presenting design concepts
This program covers both artistic and functional elements of design. You’ll examine how modern interiors reflect social and cultural values, and you’ll work to develop the tools to integrate those values into usable, beautiful spaces. You’ll also study how to communicate design ideas clearly, blending creativity with professionalism in every project.
Potential Careers for A.A. in Interior Design Graduates
- Design assistant
- Home stager
- Interior decorator
- Residential design consultant
- Showroom or design studio coordinator
Some positions may require additional education or experience, but this associate degree in interior design is a great way to begin developing your skills, portfolio, and client understanding.
Benefits of Pursuing Your A.A. in Interior Design with Liberty University
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online A.A. in Interior Design degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
- Liberty University’s online A.A. in Interior Design allows you to study design fundamentals without pausing your current career or personal responsibilities.
- You can prepare for entry-level design roles while laying the foundation for future academic or professional advancement in the field.
- You’ll study under experienced faculty who are passionate about design and committed to helping you grow both professionally and personally.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
Cited tuition rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours

Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Oct 20, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC