Graduate Certificates in Instructional Media Design
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Education Levels of Instructional Media Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,310 people earned their graduate certificate in instructional media. This earns it the #14 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in instructional media at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 7,194 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,310 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 220 |
Earnings of Instructional Media Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in instructional media is $47,688. 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 $47,282 and the high is $48,093.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in instructional media is $32,079. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $32,546 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $26,948.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in instructional media. About 78.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 278 |
| Women | 1,032 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of instructional media graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 170 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62 |
| White | 885 |
| International Students | 40 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 121 |
Most Popular Instructional Media Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 173 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in instructional media. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of West Georgia tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for instructional media majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,338 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from University of West Georgia. About 79% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Clemson University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in instructional media. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,858 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from Clemson. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Kennesaw State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in instructional media. Roughly 41,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,328 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from KSU Georgia. Of these students, 81% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Nicholls State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in instructional media. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,922 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,686 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from Nicholls State University. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is George Mason University. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,795 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,426 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from GMU. About 79% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Michigan State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in instructional media. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from Michigan State. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
Valdosta State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in instructional media. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from VSU. About 89% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Harvard University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in instructional media. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from Harvard. About 76% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Liberty University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in instructional media. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from Liberty University. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
University of Central Florida is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in instructional media. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from UCF. About 86% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Memphis. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,378 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from UofM. Of these students, 76% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Wright State University - Main Campus. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,298 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from Wright State University - Main Campus. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
University of Maryland - Baltimore County comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in instructional media. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,582 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from UMBC. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in instructional media. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,337 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from UNC Charlotte. Of these students, 85% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Boise State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in instructional media. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,236 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from Boise State. About 75% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Massachusetts - Boston is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in instructional media. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from UMass Boston. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
Brandman University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in instructional media. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,510 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from Brandman. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Appalachian State University. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,839 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from Appalachian State. Of these students, 76% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 1,310 |
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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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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