Master’s Degrees in Instructional Media Design
Education Levels of Instructional Media Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,792 people earned their master's degree in instructional media. This makes it the 32nd most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in instructional media is $62,560. 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 $57,224 and the high is $68,436.
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 master's degree in instructional media. About 76.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,605 |
| Women | 5,187 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of instructional media master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 246 |
| Black or African American | 498 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 753 |
| White | 4,366 |
| International Students | 350 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 579 |
Most Popular Instructional Media Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 268 colleges that offer a master’s degree in instructional media. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for instructional media students seekinga master's degree is Western Governors University. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,099 people received their master's degree in instructional media from WGU. Of these students, 80% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that WGU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,560.
American College of Education comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in instructional media. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 273 people received their master's degree in instructional media from American College of Education. Of these students, 73% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in instructional media at American College of Education make a median salary of 62,560.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in instructional media. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their master's degree in instructional media from Grand Canyon University. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Data shows that Grand Canyon University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,560.
Lamar University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in instructional media. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their master's degree in instructional media from Lamar University. About 75% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Lamar University instructional media graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,560.
The 5th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Fullerton. Roughly 42,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in instructional media from Cal State Fullerton. Of these students, 78% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in instructional media at California State University - Fullerton make a median salary of 62,560.
Wilkes University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in instructional media. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their master's degree in instructional media from Wilkes. About 70% of this group were women, and 1% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in instructional media at Wilkes University make a median salary of 62,560.
University at Albany comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in instructional media. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their master's degree in instructional media from UAlbany. About 74% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in instructional media at University at Albany make a median salary of 62,560.
Concordia University, Irvine is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in instructional media. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master's degree in instructional media from Concordia University, Irvine. About 82% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in instructional media at Concordia University, Irvine make a median salary of 62,560.
Towson University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in instructional media. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master's degree in instructional media from Towson. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Towson University instructional media graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,560.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in instructional media. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,637 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,948 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master's degree in instructional media from UT Rio Grande Valley. About 61% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in instructional media at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley make a median salary of 62,560.
Arizona State University - Skysong is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in instructional media. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in instructional media from ASU - Skysong. About 71% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in instructional media at Arizona State University - Skysong make a median salary of 62,560.
Fort Hays State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in instructional media. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in instructional media from FHSU. Of these students, 67% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that FHSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,560.
University of West Alabama is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in instructional media. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,678 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in instructional media from University of West Alabama. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that University of West Alabama graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,560.
Harvard University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in instructional media. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in instructional media from Harvard. Of these students, 79% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in instructional media at Harvard University make a median salary of 62,560.
The 15th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their master's degree is Teachers College at Columbia University. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their master's degree in instructional media from Teachers College. Of these students, 80% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Teachers College at Columbia University instructional media graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,560.
Kennesaw State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in instructional media. Each year, around 41,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 67 people received their master's degree in instructional media from KSU Georgia. About 89% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that KSU Georgia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,560.
University of West Georgia is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in instructional media. Roughly 13,400 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 $4,338 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in instructional media from University of West Georgia. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Data shows that University of West Georgia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,560.
The 18th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their master's degree is Utah State University. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in instructional media from USU. Of these students, 68% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in instructional media at Utah State University make a median salary of 62,560.
The 19th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their master's degree is Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in instructional media from SMU MN. About 74% of this group were women, and 2% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in instructional media at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota make a median salary of 62,560.
California State University - East Bay is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in instructional media. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in instructional media from Cal State East Bay. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. California State University - East Bay instructional media graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,560.
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References
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