Graduate Programs

Three programs that suit all needs

The New York School of Interior Design has been a leader in interior design education since its founding in 1916.  Since that time the college has continued to shape and expand its programs and offerings, reflecting developments in the discipline and the increasing demand for highly qualified practitioners.

In recognition of the need to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public, Interior Design is now a legally recognized profession in nearly half the jurisdictions in the United States and Canada, including New York State, where a combination of education, experience, and testing are the path to professional licensure.

On the graduate level, NYSID's three programs are:  

Master of Fine Arts - Professional LEVEL

The Master of Fine Arts - Professional Level  (MFA-1) degree program is a three-year, full-time program, formulated to provide students possessing a baccalaureate degree in an unrelated field with the professional-level education necessary to become licensed interior design practitioners.  

Master of Fine Arts - Post-Professional

The Master of Fine Arts - Post-Professional Level (MFA-2) degree program is a two-year, full-time program with a focus on advanced study in studio and academic research in history, theory, and methods as they relate to an interdisciplinary approach to interior design.   

Master of Professional Studies in Sustainable Interior Environments

The Master of Professional Studies in Sustainable Interior Environments (MPS) is a one-year post-professional program focused on specialized knowledge, thinking, and skills, structured to prepare design professionals to assume leadership roles in developing and maintaining sustainable interior spaces that will positively impact the world.