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Doctor's Degree in Instructional Media Design

Doctor’s Degrees in Instructional Media Design

233 Yearly Graduations
$77,532 Median Salary
70% Women
There are 39 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a doctor's degree in instructional media. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 24% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 18.5% of instructional media graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Instructional Media Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 233 people earned their doctor's degree in instructional media. This makes it the 83rd most popular doctor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in instructional media at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 6,792
Graduate Certificate 1,337
Doctor’s Degree 233

Earnings of Instructional Media Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in instructional media is $77,532. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $77,333 and the high is $77,731.

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Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in instructional media. About 69.5% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 71
Women 162
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The racial-ethnic distribution of instructional media doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 15
Black or African American 23
Hispanic or Latino 10
White 120
International Students 43
Other Races/Ethnicities 22
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There are 39 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in instructional media. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

22 Yearly Graduations
$77,532 Average Salary
75% Women

The 2nd most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 75% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in instructional media at University of Phoenix - Arizona make a median salary of 77,532.

#3

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
14 Yearly Graduations
$77,532 Average Salary
56% Women

Boise State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in instructional media. Roughly 24,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,941 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from Boise State. About 56% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in instructional media at Boise State University make a median salary of 77,532.

#4

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
11 Yearly Graduations
$77,532 Average Salary
64% Women

The 4th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Texas. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from UNT. About 64% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in instructional media at University of North Texas make a median salary of 77,532.

#5

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois
10 Yearly Graduations
$77,532 Average Salary
40% Women

Northern Illinois University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in instructional media. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from NIU. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Northern Illinois University instructional media graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,532.

#5

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
10 Yearly Graduations
$77,532 Average Salary
100% Women

Central Michigan University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in instructional media. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,862 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,843 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from Central Michigan. Of these students, 100% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Central Michigan graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,532.

10 Yearly Graduations
$77,532 Average Salary
71% Women

Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in instructional media. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from OHIO Athens. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Ohio University - Athens Campus instructional media graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,532.

#8

Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania
9 Yearly Graduations
$77,532 Average Salary
83% Women

Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in instructional media. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from Penn State University Park. Those who complete their doctor's degree in instructional media at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 77,532.

#9

Pepperdine University

Malibu, California
8 Yearly Graduations
$77,532 Average Salary
43% Women

Pepperdine University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in instructional media. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from Pepperdine. About 43% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Pepperdine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,532.

#9

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
8 Yearly Graduations
$77,532 Average Salary
54% Women

The 9th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from IU Bloomington. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women. Indiana University - Bloomington instructional media graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,532.

8 Yearly Graduations
$77,532 Average Salary
80% Women

Brigham Young University - Provo comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in instructional media. Roughly 36,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from BYU. Brigham Young University - Provo instructional media graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,532.

#12

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
7 Yearly Graduations
$77,532 Average Salary
80% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Roughly 20,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Of these students, 80% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,532.

#13

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
6 Yearly Graduations
$77,532 Average Salary
88% Women

Michigan State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in instructional media. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from Michigan State. About 88% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in instructional media at Michigan State University make a median salary of 77,532.

#14

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
5 Yearly Graduations
$77,532 Average Salary
75% Women

Wayne State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in instructional media. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from Wayne State. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Wayne State University instructional media graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,532.

#14

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
5 Yearly Graduations
$77,532 Average Salary
80% Women

Sam Houston State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in instructional media. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from SHSU. About 80% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in instructional media at Sam Houston State University make a median salary of 77,532.

#16

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
4 Yearly Graduations
$77,532 Average Salary
67% Women

Florida State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in instructional media. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from Florida State. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Data shows that Florida State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,532.

#16

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
4 Yearly Graduations
$77,532 Average Salary
100% Women

University of Georgia comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in instructional media. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from UGA. Data shows that UGA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,532.

#16

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
4 Yearly Graduations
$77,532 Average Salary
82% Women

University of Hawaii at Manoa is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in instructional media. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from UH Manoa. About 82% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Hawaii at Manoa instructional media graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,532.

#16

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
4 Yearly Graduations
$77,532 Average Salary
75% Women

Iowa State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in instructional media. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from Iowa State. Iowa State University instructional media graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,532.

#16

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
4 Yearly Graduations
$77,532 Average Salary

Syracuse University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in instructional media. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from Syracuse. Syracuse University instructional media graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,532.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to instructional media that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Educational Administration 8,361
General Education 2,501
Curriculum & Instruction 1,788
Teacher Education Subject Specific 494
Other Education 471

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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