Interior Design
What is Interior Design?
The field of interior design focuses primarily on supporting and enhancing human experience through the design of the spaces we live, play, and work in. Far from merely decorating rooms, interior design strives to elevate quality of life and well-being in the built environment. It is a multi-faceted discipline that entails a rigorous process of problem-solving—requiring the technical skills of the engineer, the aesthetic sensibilities of the artist, and the compassion of the humanist.
Interior designers work not only on residential projects, but also in the sectors of retail, hospitality, healthcare, education, business, government, etc. The contribution of interior designers is crucial to occupant health and safety, psychological and physical comfort, work productivity, social interaction, and environmental sustainability. As a field that is creative, practical, and service-oriented, interior design can offer an option for a fulfilling, lifelong, and lucrative career.
Suggested timeframes for coursework completion (full time):
Foundation 3 months
Level I 4 months + 1 month Fieldwork
Level II 4 months + 1 month Fieldwork *
Level III 6 months + 2 months Fieldwork *
Level IV 6 months + 2 months Fieldwork *
Capstone 4 months
TOTAL 28 months (less than 2.5 years)
* This phase can run concurrent with next level coursework and hours are eligible to count towards credentialing.
Tuition Costs:
PABD is committed to providing a high-quality, in-depth professional education that is affordable and attainable—especially for local Hawai‘i residents. Costs are calculated on a credit basis:
$550 per credit
2-credit course = $1100
3-credit course = $1650
4-credit course = $2200
For the entire required curriculum—consisting of 75 credits—the total tuition cost is approximately $41,250 (about one third of other interior design programs in HI). Keep in mind that students will also be earning wages in their Fieldwork phases.
How to Enroll:
Contact us at info@pabd.us to get more information on scheduling of classes, payment options, and any other questions you may have. Once enrolled, students will have access to PABD’s digital learning management system and all files for the class, for as long as they need in order to complete the coursework within a year!
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What is Interior Design?
The field of interior design focuses primarily on supporting and enhancing human experience through the design of the spaces we live, play, and work in. Far from merely decorating rooms, interior design strives to elevate quality of life and well-being in the built environment. It is a multi-faceted discipline that entails a rigorous process of problem-solving—requiring the technical skills of the engineer, the aesthetic sensibilities of the artist, and the compassion of the humanist.
Interior designers work not only on residential projects, but also in the sectors of retail, hospitality, healthcare, education, business, government, etc. The contribution of interior designers is crucial to occupant health and safety, psychological and physical comfort, work productivity, social interaction, and environmental sustainability. As a field that is creative, practical, and service-oriented, interior design can offer an option for a fulfilling, lifelong, and lucrative career.
Suggested timeframes for coursework completion (full time):
Foundation 3 months
Level I 4 months + 1 month Fieldwork
Level II 4 months + 1 month Fieldwork *
Level III 6 months + 2 months Fieldwork *
Level IV 6 months + 2 months Fieldwork *
Capstone 4 months
TOTAL 28 months (less than 2.5 years)
* This phase can run concurrent with next level coursework and hours are eligible to count towards professional credentialing.
Tuition Costs:
PABD is committed to providing a high-quality, in-depth professional education that is affordable and attainable—especially for local Hawai‘i residents. Costs are calculated on a credit basis:
$550 per credit
2-credit course = $ 1100
3-credit course = $ 1650
4-credit course = $ 2200
Students can pay per course or per level (if they have opted to enroll in the curriculum).
Foundation (7 credits) = $ 3850
Level I (13 credits) = $ 7150
Level II (21 credits) = $ 11,550
Level III (19 credits) = $ 10,450
Level IV (8 credits) = $ 4400
Capstone (7 credits) = $ 3850
For the entire required curriculum—consisting of 75 credits—the total tuition cost is approximately $41,250 (about one third of other interior design programs in HI). Keep in mind that students will also be earning wages in their Fieldwork phases.
We understand that even our lower tuition cost may still be prohibitive for some. So to further reduce upfront expenses, we also offer a deferred payment plan where students pay only a nominal fee to begin the lower level courses. Once a student has been placed in their first paid Fieldwork assignment, a portion of their salary can then be applied to their tuition. In this way students need not pay out of pocket, and can start payment only once they are assured regular income. For more details about this option please contact us directly, and we would be happy to find the best financial path for you!
How to Enroll:
Contact us at info@pabd.us to get more information on scheduling of classes, payment options, and any other questions you may have. Once enrolled, students will have access to PABD’s digital learning management system and all files for the class, for as long as they need in order to complete the coursework within a year!
What is Interior Design?
The field of interior design focuses primarily on supporting and enhancing human experience through the design of the spaces we live, play, and work in. Far from merely decorating rooms, interior design strives to elevate quality of life and well-being in the built environment. It is a multi-faceted discipline that entails a rigorous process of problem-solving—requiring the technical skills of the engineer, the aesthetic sensibilities of the artist, and the compassion of the humanist.
Interior designers work not only on residential projects, but also in the sectors of retail, hospitality, healthcare, education, business, government, etc. The contribution of interior designers is crucial to occupant health and safety, psychological and physical comfort, work productivity, social interaction, and environmental sustainability. As a field that is creative, practical, and service-oriented, interior design can offer an option for a fulfilling, lifelong, and lucrative career.
Suggested timeframes for coursework completion (full-time):
Foundation 3 months
Level I 4 months + 1 month Fieldwork
Level II 4 months + 1 month Fieldwork *
Level III 6 months + 2 months Fieldwork *
Level IV 6 months + 2 months Fieldwork *
Capstone 4 months
TOTAL 28 months (less than 2.5 years)
* This phase can run concurrent with next level coursework and hours are eligible to count towards professional credentialing.
Tuition Costs:
PABD is committed to providing a high-quality, in-depth professional education that is affordable and attainable—especially for local Hawai‘i residents. Costs are calculated on a credit basis:
$550 per credit
2-credit course = $ 1100
3-credit course = $ 1650
4-credit course = $ 2200
Students can pay per course or per level (if they have opted to enroll in the curriculum).
Foundation (7 credits) = $ 3850
Level I (13 credits) = $ 7150
Level II (21 credits) = $ 11,550
Level III (19 credits) = $ 10,450
Level IV (8 credits) = $ 4400
Capstone (7 credits) = $ 3850
For the entire required curriculum—consisting of 75 credits—the total tuition cost is approximately $41,250 (about one third of other interior design programs in HI). Keep in mind that students will also be earning wages in their Fieldwork phases.
We understand that even our lower tuition cost may still be prohibitive for some. So to further reduce upfront expenses, we also offer a deferred payment plan where students pay only a nominal fee to begin the lower level courses. Once a student has been placed in their first paid Fieldwork assignment, a portion of their salary can then be applied to their tuition. In this way students need not pay out of pocket, and can start payment only once they are assured regular income. For more details about this option please contact us directly, and we would be happy to find the best financial path for you!
How to Enroll:
Contact us at info@pabd.us to get more information on scheduling of classes, payment options, and any other questions you may have. Once enrolled, students will have access to PABD’s digital learning management system and all files for the class, for as long as they need in order to complete the coursework within a year!