Career: Interior Designer
Average salary: $42,260
Degree needed: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in interior design
Certifications: Twenty-three states require licensing. Certification can be earned from the American Society of Interior Designers
Scholarships: Apply online
Common employers: Specialized design companies, interior design companies, architectural and landscape companies, furniture and home-furnishing stores, building dealers and residential construction companies. Over one quarter are self-employed.
Job outlook: Strong job growth, highly competitive, good opportunities for women
Common duties may include:
Skills needed:
YourBeanstalk’s Opinion: Interior designing is a hot career for women. With HGTV and TLC hosting numerous design-centered shows, having a well-designed and decorated home is on the top of everyone’s mind. This is a great career for a woman who has the discipline and drive to start her own business, or for a woman who wants to work under the stability of a design company. Interior design is a great career for women in all stages of life.