Doctor’s Degrees in Instructional Media Design
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 |
| Basic Certificate | 233 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 233 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 116 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 102 |
| Associate Degree | 99 |
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. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. 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.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for instructional media students who are doctor's degree holders.
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 |
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 |
Most Popular Instructional Media Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 39 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in instructional media. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in instructional media. 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. About 75% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UOPX - Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,532.
Boise State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Data shows that Boise State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,532.
University of North Texas is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in instructional media. 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. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Data shows that UNT graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,532.
The 5th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northern Illinois University. 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. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in instructional media at Northern Illinois University make a median salary of 77,532.
Central Michigan University comes in at #5 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 $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. About 100% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Central Michigan University instructional media graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,532.
The 5th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. 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. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in instructional media at Ohio University - Athens Campus make a median salary of 77,532.
The 8th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. 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. Data shows that Penn State University Park graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,532.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in instructional media. 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. Of these students, 54% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in instructional media at Indiana University - Bloomington make a median salary of 77,532.
The 9th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Brigham Young University - Provo. 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. Those who complete their doctor's degree in instructional media at Brigham Young University - Provo make a median salary of 77,532.
Pepperdine University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. Pepperdine University instructional media graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,532.
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in instructional media. 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. About 80% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale instructional media graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,532.
Michigan State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Data shows that Michigan State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,532.
Sam Houston State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that SHSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,532.
Wayne State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in instructional media at Wayne State University make a median salary of 77,532.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in instructional media at University of Hawaii at Manoa make a median salary of 77,532.
The 16th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Iowa State University. 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. Those who complete their doctor's degree in instructional media at Iowa State University make a median salary of 77,532.
The 16th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Georgia. 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. University of Georgia instructional media graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,532.
Florida State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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. Of these students, 67% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Florida State University instructional media graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,532.
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Related Majors
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 |
| International Education | 2,501 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 1,788 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 494 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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