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Doctor’s Degrees in Instructional Media Design

205 Yearly Graduations
$74,818 Median Salary
67% Women
There are 39 schools in the United States where you can get your doctor's degree in instructional media. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 28% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 20.0% of instructional media graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Instructional Media Majors

In 2020-2021, 205 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
Bachelor’s Degree 107
Basic Certificate 84
Associate Degree 77
Undergraduate Certificate 40

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. 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 $70,858 and the high is $77,998.

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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 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from Capella University. Of these students, 85% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

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

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 $16,153 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 doctor's degrees were handed out to instructional media majors at UOPX - Arizona. About 77% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
14 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

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 $5,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,110 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from Boise State.

#4

University of North Texas

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

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 $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 per year. The instructional media program at University of North Texas awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 64% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois
10 Yearly Graduations
60% Women

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 $9,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,942 per year. The instructional media program at Northern Illinois University awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#5

Central Michigan University

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

Central Michigan University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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. The instructional media program at Central Michigan University awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

10 Yearly Graduations
60% Women

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 $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. The instructional media program at Ohio University - Athens Campus awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#8

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

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

Pennsylvania State University - University Park comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Indiana University - Bloomington

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

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 $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. The instructional media program at Indiana University - Bloomington awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

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

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 $6,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,700 per year. The instructional media program at Brigham Young University - Provo awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

#9

Pepperdine University

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

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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,300 per year. The instructional media program at Pepperdine University awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#12

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

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

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 $20,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,632 per year. The instructional media program at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#13

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

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 $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 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#14

Sam Houston State University

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

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to instructional media majors at SHSU. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#14

Wayne State University

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

Wayne State University comes in at #14 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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. The instructional media program at Wayne State University awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

The 16th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Lehigh University. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to instructional media majors at Lehigh.

#16

University of Hawaii at Manoa

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

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to instructional media majors at UH Manoa. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

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 $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. The instructional media program at Iowa State University awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#16

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

The 16th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Georgia. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to instructional media majors at UGA.

#16

Florida State University

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

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 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from Florida State. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

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
Other Education 426

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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