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Graduate Certificates in Instructional Media Design

1,383 Yearly Graduations
$47,688 Median Salary
$25,875 Median Debt
There are 173 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a graduate certificate in instructional media. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 25% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.7% of instructional media graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Instructional Media Majors

In 2020-2021, 1,383 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 6,799
Graduate Certificate 1,383
Doctor’s Degree 205

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.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in instructional media is $25,875. 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, $25,875 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $25,875.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in instructional media. About 80.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 276
Women 1,107
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The racial-ethnic distribution of instructional media graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 33
Black or African American 233
Hispanic or Latino 50
White 935
International Students 37
Other Races/Ethnicities 95
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There are 173 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in instructional media. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia
143 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 143 graduate certificates were handed out to instructional media majors at University of West Georgia. Of these students, 83% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
97 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Clemson University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in instructional media. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,600 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 97 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from Clemson. About 87% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
92 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $5,238 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 92 graduate certificates were handed out to instructional media majors at KSU Georgia. About 90% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, Louisiana
84 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The instructional media program at Nicholls State University awarded 84 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
64 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 graduate certificates were handed out to instructional media majors at GMU. About 73% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
54 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. The instructional media program at Michigan State University awarded 54 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 76% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia
53 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 graduate certificates were handed out to instructional media majors at VSU. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.

#7

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
53 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 graduate certificates were handed out to instructional media majors at Harvard. Of these students, 79% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
40 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. The instructional media program at Liberty University awarded 40 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, Indiana
35 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Purdue University Global. Each year, around 43,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from Purdue University Global. About 71% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
28 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The instructional media program at University of Central Florida awarded 28 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 79% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
26 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from UofM. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

25 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,298 per year. The instructional media program at Wright State University - Main Campus awarded 25 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 56% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

24 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,878 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,222 per year. The instructional media program at University of Maryland - Baltimore County awarded 24 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 79% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Walden University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
23 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Walden University is the 15th 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 $10,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,651 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from Walden University. About 83% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
22 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 graduate certificates were handed out to instructional media majors at UNC Charlotte. Of these students, 91% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
18 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,110 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 graduate certificates were handed out to instructional media majors at Boise State. Of these students, 78% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Brandman University

Irvine, California
17 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $12,240 per year. The instructional media program at Brandman University awarded 17 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 76% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Boston, Massachusetts
17 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $14,187 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,433 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from UMass Boston. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

#20

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
16 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from Appalachian State. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to instructional media that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Educational Administration 9,263
Teacher Education Grade Specific 4,646
Special Education 3,157
Teacher Education Subject Specific 2,123
Curriculum & Instruction 1,525

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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