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Doctor’s Degrees in Instructional Media Design

205 Yearly Graduations
$74,818 Median Salary
67% Women
There are 39 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a doctor's degree in instructional media. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 28% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 20.0% of instructional media graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Instructional Media Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 205 students 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 6,799
Graduate Certificate 1,383
Doctor’s Degree 205

Earnings of Instructional Media Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in instructional media is $74,818. 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 $70,858 and the high is $77,998.

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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 66.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 68
Women 137
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The racial-ethnic distribution of instructional media doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 13
Black or African American 30
Hispanic or Latino 9
White 97
International Students 41
Other Races/Ethnicities 15
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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:

#1

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
26 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Capella University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for instructional media majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. The instructional media program at Capella University awarded 26 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.

22 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,153 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 77% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
14 Yearly Graduations
50% 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 $5,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,110 per year. The instructional media program at Boise State University awarded 14 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#4

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
11 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 doctor's degrees were handed out to instructional media majors at UNT. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.

#5

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois
10 Yearly Graduations
60% 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 $9,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,942 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to instructional media majors at NIU.

#5

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
10 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Michigan University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in instructional media. Each year, around 17,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,194 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to instructional media majors at Central Michigan. Of these students, 50% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

10 Yearly Graduations
60% 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 $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to instructional media majors at OHIO Athens.

#8

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
9 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pennsylvania State University - University Park is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in instructional media. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The instructional media program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#9

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to instructional media majors at IU Bloomington. About 63% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

8 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $6,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,700 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to instructional media majors at BYU. About 25% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Pepperdine University

Malibu, California
8 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,300 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to instructional media majors at Pepperdine. About 75% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
7 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
86% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $20,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,632 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to instructional media majors at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. About 86% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
6 Yearly Graduations
67% 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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to instructional media majors at Michigan State.

#14

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from SHSU. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wayne State University is the 14th 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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to instructional media majors at Wayne State. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Lehigh University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in instructional media. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from Lehigh.

#16

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from UH Manoa. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#16

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
4 Yearly Graduations
50% 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 $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to instructional media majors at Iowa State.

#16

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

University of Georgia comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in instructional media. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from UGA.

#16

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The instructional media program at Florida State University awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

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

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Educational Administration 7,684
General Education 2,177
Curriculum & Instruction 1,434
Teacher Education Subject Specific 495
Teacher Education Grade Specific 431

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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