 Many professionals pursue advanced degrees in related subjects, such as industrial design, fine art or education.PhD programs in interior design are increasing in number at various institutions of higher education but only in certain states

Educational institutions have expanded beyond the traditional, studio-based instruction in interior design by offering online degree programs for distance learners of interior design.The online degree programs, like the ones offered in traditional form, feature a comprehensive curriculum under offerings that range from 60-credit diploma courses to certificate programs, and to as many as 132 credits for a full-blown baccalaureate degree program.