Tuition

Invest in Your Future

Metropolitan Design School provides an accessible, high-quality education designed to help you build a successful career in interior design. Our tuition rates are transparent, straightforward, and reflective of the real-world training you’ll receive.

Tuition Overview

We believe education should be both inspiring and attainable. As a New York State Licensed Private Career School, Metropolitan Design School offers a diploma program in Interior Design, providing practical, hands-on training that prepares you for professional success.

Tuition is determined per course, allowing students the flexibility to take one class per term or accelerate their studies by enrolling in multiple courses.

Tuition Breakdown

Course Course Code Tuition Additional Fees
Practical Aspects of Interior Design — Part I (Term1) ID-1001 $2350 1 Textbook
Practical Aspects of Interior Design — Part II (Term 2) ID-1002 $2350 Drafting Kit $595 & 2 Textbooks
Practical Aspects of Interior Design — Part III (Term 3) ID-1003 $2350 1 Textbook
Professional Business Practices (Term 4) ID-1011 $1500 2 Textbooks
SketchUp with SU Podium Rendering (Term 4) DR-003 $850 Software License (optional)

Note: There is a $100 non-refundable registration fee . All tuition rates and fees are subject to change in accordance with New York State Education Department regulations.

Payment Options

We understand that every student’s financial situation is unique. Metropolitan Design School offers flexible payment options to help make your education accessible and manageable.

Options Include:

  • Pay-per-course tuition plans
  • term-based installment schedules
  • Secure online or in-person payment methods

Our administrative team is available to help you choose the payment plan that best supports your goals.

Tuition & Installment Breakdown

Each term costs $2,350 and includes an initial down payment followed by scheduled installment payments.

Part I (Term 1) – $2,350

Part II (Term 2)– $2,350

Part III (Term 3) – $2,350

Professional Business Practices (Term 4) – $1500

SketchUp with SU Podium Rendering (Term 4) – $850

Refund & Withdrawal Policy

In compliance with New York State Department of Education guidelines, Metropolitan Design School maintains a fair and transparent refund policy. Students who withdraw prior to completing their coursework may be eligible for partial refunds based on the timing of withdrawal.

All refund policies and procedures are detailed in the Metropolitan Design School Catalog, available upon request.

Financial Support & Resources

Metropolitan Design School is committed to supporting students in pursuing their education and professional goals. While we do not offer direct financial aid, we can provide documentation for students seeking third-party financing or reimbursement through employer education programs.

For more information or assistance with this process, please contact our Director, Sandra Tremblay, to review the procedure and discuss available options.

Your Investment, Your Future

Choosing to study at Metropolitan Design School is more than enrolling in a program—it’s investing in your career, creativity, and confidence.

Your career in
interior design
starts here.

MDS offers an immersive, in-person education that blends creative vision with real-world practice — from color theory and spatial planning to residential and commercial design.

Small class sizes mean personalized mentorship at every stage.

  • In-person, project-based learning
  • On-site library of premium materials
  • Residential & commercial curriculum
  • Mentorship from industry professionals

 

Enrollment is now open, classes begin March 2nd, 2026