Many four year, baccalaureate degrees in Interior Design exist in the United States, within major universities such as Arizona State University, UCLA, Northern Illinois University, University of Cinncinati, and Columbia University. Although masters degrees in Interior Design are less common, they are none the less available at Arizona State University and The University of Washington, among others. Many professionals pursue advanced degrees in related subjects such as industrial design, fine art or education. An undergraduate degree is a requirement for becoming an Interior Design professional and a masters degree is recommended.
Most Interior Design schools retain the name, Interior Design, while some schools have adopted the name interior architecture. The term interior architecture has not achieved meaning in the United States.
In Europe, the educational requirements differ between interior architects (considered a profession comparable to architects or structural engineers) or interior designers (considered a trade comparable to carpenters).