Instructional Media Design Associate Degrees
There are 296 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Instructional Media Design. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about66% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 8.6% of Instructional Media Design graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Instructional Media Design Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 8,879 degrees were awarded toInstructional Media Design majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Instructional Media Design at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 107 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 116 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 150 |
| Master’s Degree | 8,227 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 261 |
Earnings of Instructional Media Design Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Instructional Media Design of $60,788 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $64,362 |
| 4 years | $60,788 |
| 5 years | $68,561 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Instructional Media Design students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Instructional Media Design. About 55.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 64 |
| Women | 52 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Instructional Media Design graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 25.0% |
| Asian | 12 | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 35.3% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 13.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 4.3% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 1.7% |
| International Students | 10 | 8.6% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 8.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Instructional Media Design Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 385 colleges that offer a associate degree in Instructional Media Design. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Instructional Media Design students seeking a associate degree is Western Governors University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,655 people received their associate degree in Instructional Media Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American College of Education comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Instructional Media Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 471 people received their associate degree in Instructional Media Design from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Instructional Media Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of West Georgia comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Instructional Media Design. This school awarded 361 associate degrees in Instructional Media Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Foothill College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Instructional Media Design. This school awarded 295 associate degrees in Instructional Media Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lone Star College System comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Instructional Media Design. This school awarded 190 associate degrees in Instructional Media Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Instructional Media Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their associate degree in Instructional Media Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar University is a popular choice for Instructional Media Design majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 165 associate degrees in Instructional Media Design in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Instructional Media Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Towson University is a popular choice for Instructional Media Design majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 155 associate degrees in Instructional Media Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Instructional Media Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their associate degree in Instructional Media Design from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Instructional Media Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Instructional Media Design majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 137 associate degrees in Instructional Media Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Instructional Media Design. This school awarded 132 associate degrees in Instructional Media Design in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Instructional Media Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for Instructional Media Design majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 129 associate degrees in Instructional Media Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wilkes University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Instructional Media Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their associate degree in Instructional Media Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Teachers College at Columbia University is a popular choice for Instructional Media Design majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their associate degree in Instructional Media Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University at Albany is a popular choice for Instructional Media Design majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their associate degree in Instructional Media Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University is a popular choice for Instructional Media Design majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 93 associate degrees in Instructional Media Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-East Bay is a popular choice for Instructional Media Design majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their associate degree in Instructional Media Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Instructional Media Design majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their associate degree in Instructional Media Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a popular choice for Instructional Media Design majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 80 associate degrees in Instructional Media Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Instructional Media Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their associate degree in Instructional Media Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Instructional Media Design Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Educational/Instructional Technology | 8,879 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Instructional Media Design that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 108,054 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 42,255 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 39,881 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 33,988 |
| Education, General | 27,481 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.