Graduate Study
96% of our Class of 2022 were employed or pursuing further education within one year of graduation.
Since its founding in 1916, The New York School of Interior Design (NSYID) has been a leader in interior design education. We’ve trained the industry stars whose work defines interior design today, and by rigorously preparing students for professional success, we’re shaping the designers of tomorrow. Students come from all over the world to study at NYSID because they know that there’s no better place to study interior design. They come because NYSID is a single-focus educational institution, because of its specialized graduate programs, and because of the personal attention they receive in its small classes and through student services.
Preparing our students for professional success is one of our top priorities, and it shows: 96% of our graduate students were employed or pursuing further education within one year of graduation. And many went to work at top firms such as Gensler, HOK, Rockwell Group, Perkins+Will, Robert A.M. Stern Architects, and Jeffrey Beers International.
In its short list of interior design programs, Architectural Digest called out NYSID for producing “critical thinkers who can look at design through social, cultural, and historical lenses.” AD also lauded NYSID’s breadth of offerings that allow graduates to hit the ground running in the workplace.
NYSID is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Our Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design (MFA1) program is the only interior design graduate program in New York State accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).
Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design (MFA1)
90 credits
Our MFA1 is a full-time program for aspiring interior designers with an undergraduate degree in a field other than interior design or architecture, promising a comprehensive interior design education in just three years. The program is structured to allow for ample opportunities for learning outside the classroom, with an Experiential Learning course required each summer, when students can do internships, independent studies, study travel, or community service projects.
The program requires full-time study
Applicants can have an undergraduate degree in a field unrelated to design
No portfolio is required for admission
nysid.edu/mfa1
Post-Professional Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design (MFA2)
60 credits
The MFA2 program is for design professionals seeking to explore interior design at a deeper level. This two-year, full-time program encourages students to push the boundaries of their creativity while they are exposed to a broad range of challenging studio projects. It is open to those who have a professional degree in interior design or architecture.
The program requires full-time study
Professional portfolio required for admission
Applicants must have a professional degree in architecture or interior design (in some cases, a degree in a related design field will be considered)
nysid.edu/mfa2
Graduate Program Tuition and Fees Information
The tuition for our graduate programs varies based on the specific program you are enrolled in, and it can either be a flat rate or a per-credit rate. For detailed information regarding tuition costs, fees, and living expenses for degree-seeking students, visit nysid.edu/tuition-fees.
scholarships and graduate assistantships available
“NYSID is well-known for its rigorous and challenging curricula, small class sizes, and world-class faculty. From their first day, NYSID students join a dynamic community of colleagues and friends; it’s a network of support that lasts long into their careers.”
—Ellen Fisher, PhD VP for Academic Affairs & Dean
Master of Professional Studies in Design of Healthcare Environments (MPSH)
30 credits
The healthcare industry is rapidly expanding to meet the changes of the planet and its people, coupled with rapid innovation in healthcare technologies. In response, NYSID has created an innovative, interdisciplinary program centered on design thinking that provides practicing designers an opportunity to work together and to acquire a broad knowledge of current issues, research, and theory in the design of healthcare interiors and apply it in focused studio experiences. A one-year program, all classes are offered in the evenings.
The program requires full time study and can be completed in one year.
All classes are in the evenings
Open to interior designers and architects wanting to be healthcare design specialists, and to healthcare professionals looking to deepen their knowledge of the interaction of people and their environments
nysid.edu/mpsh
Master of Professional Studies in Digital Practice Management (MPSM)*
30 credits
Ever-evolving software tools are driving designers to use more efficient techniques to coordinate between design and construction processes. The MPS in Digital Practice Management (MPSM)— the first and only one in the nation— prepares working professionals to lead digital project management for design firms. Using various software programs and management best practices, students learn how to develop effective workflows to achieve the most efficient design, documentation, and construction coordination for large and small architecture, design, and MEP firms.
The program requires full time study and can be completed in one year
All classes are online
Requires a degree in interior design, architecture, or a closely related field and an advanced portfolio nysid.edu/mpsm
Rebecca Balanza ‘22 (MPSH)
Master of Professional Studies in Lighting Design (MPSL)
30 credits
Lighting design is both an art and a science. Changing technologies, new energy efficiency regulations, and the demand for inspired, innovative solutions have created a strong need for specialists in interior architectural lighting design. This one-year program—open to those with a professional degree in interior design, architecture, or a related field— may be completed full-time or part-time, with all classes offered in the evenings and on weekends, in-person or online.
The program requires full time study and can be completed in one year.
All classes are in the evenings with two week-long intensives in NYC
Requires a degree in interior design, architecture, engineering, or a closely related field and an advanced portfolio
nysid.edu/mpsl
Master of Professional Studies in Sustainable Interior Environments (MPSS)
30 credits
The MPS in Sustainable Interior Environments (MPSS) is a postprofessional program structured to prepare design professionals to assume leadership roles in developing and maintaining sustainable interior spaces that will positively impact the world. Intended for those working in the design or architecture professions, the program provides students with a thorough grounding in the best practices in environmentally informed designs.
The program requires full time study and can be completed in one year.
All classes are in the evenings and on weekends
Requires a degree in interior design, architecture, engineering, or a closely related field and an advanced portfolio nysid.edu/mpss
Dianna Osickey ‘21 (MPSL)
Stefano Falez ‘23 (MPSS)
Ready to take the next step?
Ready to take the next step towards your future at NYSID? Here’s how you can get started.
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